Chapter 15

Alyssa was momentarily stunned when Terrence agreed so quickly. Then, exhilaration swept over her. She had expected that, given this was Terrence and Thea's wedding day, it would take a great deal of persuasion to make him leave Thea for her, even with the child as her bargaining chip. Yet, he agreed without hesitation, leaving all her rehearsed pleas useless. The realization sent her heart racing even faster. Did this mean she now mattered more to Terrence than Thea? If so, how long until she claimed the title of his wife? And after all, she was carrying his only child. Alyssa's eyes hardened with unwavering resolve. Even if Thea had married Terrence today, that didn't mean she'd remain his wife for long. Before Terrence arrived, Alyssa hurriedly changed into a silk nightgown, sprayed on his favorite perfume, and reclined on the couch, waiting with practiced ease. When he opened the door, he saw Alyssa stretched out on the couch in a slip dress. A cold glint sharpened his gaze.