Chapter 19

The sisters sat talking at the dining table when Hart made his appearance. Myra fell silent the moment Hart stepped into the apartment. She just remembered what Jake told her. There was one way he could offer her help, but it might be uncomfortable. For the sake of her father's businesses, she knew she had to decide soon. Her mind returned to that lone moment with Jake at her father's empty office three hours ago. 'I don't know, Jake. I don't know if I can do this," she said. 'It'll just be an act. Maybe one or two years, then after that, we can be on our own ways." 'I'm not sure, Jake," she tried to evade him, but Jake inched closer and grabbed her wrist. 'Is it because you still have feelings for me, Myra?" His words made her speechless. She just stared at him with her eyes full of uncertainty. He gazed back at her without letting go of her hand. She didn't squirm. Her heart was in turmoil, but it rooted her to the spot. Myra felt the warmth of Jake's face against hers. It con