Chapter 27

With Bianca taken away by the police, Julian decided that it was about time he ended this rather unhealthy relationship with Whitney. That night, Julian met up with Whitney. Smiling, he said to her, "My ex-wife's been arrested. I'm a free man now. You don't have to provide me with these 'special services' anymore. Thank you very much for all your trouble. Here's your reward." Julian took out a check and handed it to Whitney. The number on the check was an astonishing sum. But Whitney was not happy at all to receive the check. Pursing her lips, she said sullenly, "Julian, it's been three months. Do you really feel nothing for me?" Julian was stumped. He thought for a moment, then answered carefully. "Whitney, feelings aren't things you can force. You nurture them by interacting daily with the other person. You're a good person and a good partner in bed. But the only interactions we've had these three months have been in bed. How can there be feelings between us?" Whitney blin