I still remember how grateful my husband had seemed then.
“I will never disappoint you, Mr. Bennett, he said.
Now he was standing in front of him with his mistress next door and the two daughters he had never met.
Claire, can we talk to you at home? Ryan asked me, trying to get his calm back.
I looked at the woman next to him.
- Of course. But before that, I think we should present ourselves properly. I’m Claire, Ryan’s wife. And these are Emma and Lily, his three-month-old daughters.
The woman crossed her arms.
I am Vanessa.
Pleased to meet you, Vanessa. Tell me, did you know that Ryan is married?
Vanessa raised the chin.
He told me that your marriage is practically finished.
I felt a cold shiver pass me.
— Interesting. Four days ago he was telling me on the phone that he couldn’t wait to get back to me and to the little girls.
