Chapter 16

If this had been the old Miranda, she would have said yes the moment Carson showed even a hint of sincerity. But she wasn't that person anymore. "Mr. Stallone, we're done. Completely done. Don't show up in my life again," she said. "My husband loves me very much, and I'd appreciate it if you could show some respect. I don't want to give him any reason to misunderstand." Hearing her say "husband" slowly stripped away Carson's self-control. "Mimi, I know you're only trying to get under my skin. I was wrong. I misunderstood you back then. I thought you'd betrayed me, and that's why I did all those terrible things. Now that I know the truth, I can't change what happened, but we can still make things right." His eyes reddened, his gaze earnest. Ivan's patience was wearing thin, his brow tight with frustration. Miranda placed a hand over his, murmuring, "Let me talk to him." He felt a twinge of jealousy, but he stepped back, respecting her choice. With Ivan out of the way, Carson