Chapter 123

Through the layers of fabric, Megan felt his warmth and the firm hold of his arm around her waist. Megan steadied herself and pushed Howard away. She was tipsy, not drunk. They boarded the estate shuttle and rode in silence toward Howard's villa. No one spoke until the cart rolled to a stop beside a small stand of trees. "Mr. and Mrs. Larson," Felix said gently, "Mrs. Larson Senior asked that you both stay the night. Mr. Larson Senior wants to see you in the morning." He noticed the distance between them and sighed. "They've been worried about you two. Staying the night isn't the point. Mostly, they want you to talk things through." He dabbed at his eyes. "I still remember the day Mr. Larson brought Mrs. Larson home. You were so in love. How did it come to this? Sit down and talk it through. Once you do, things can be settled." With another soft sigh, Felix stepped away. Night had settled over the grounds, the paths glowing in warm pools of light. Just beyond the trees, only a d