The Billionaire’s Prodigal Wife – Chapter 7
She knew Derrick was waiting for an answer. He was such a great guy. Smart, accomplished, and insightful.
“Mob?” She gave a little laugh. “No, there is no mob, mafioso or anything else.”
“But are you afraid of him?” He wasn’t letting it go.
to shut up and gave him the short answer. “I’m not afraid of him. He just won’t let me go.”
ck studied her quietl
ou have more important things to worry about like a major surgery to do tomorrow.”
“You seem very angry about
f I am though, it’s only because it’s fresh all over again. I flew to Milan to file the paperwork and I ran into him,” understatement of the century, “and he’s making a big deal out of it. Normally I
ing.”
and I caught the first flight out.”
him,” Derrick’s statement pr
s, one of his security members was still at the house. I asked him where he was. He had gotten up from our bed after having s*x with me to go take her dancing in the clubs.”
s horrified on her behalf. “What did he offer as an explanation to his behavior?”
listened to his lies until the next time and then the next time and then the next time.”
lding hers and watching them change from slate to pale blue. Her ex was an i***t.
ncy room doctor, I’m a naive woman with little self-esteem and deep down I want to believe he wouldn’t have done such a thing to me. She says I want to believe I wasn’t so stupid to marry such a man.”
nd what do you think?”
ly because I’m ashamed I bought into his slick lies and suave innuendoes. My mother would have yelled at me for days for being so stupid and I know it. She
aring so much with him.
ound the apple core and shook her head when Derrick held out the other apple, but she refused it. “Gosh, I’ve yakked your ear off. I’m sorry for monopolising your lunch.
re sincere as he held hers. “I still have more time.”
but Savannah opened her eyes after one
sat up, pushed the two chairs under the table and stood up as if she’d just slept for twelve hours. “I’m goo
lunch.”
, you can make it up to me by letting me walk you to your office.”
your hands to yourself, there Doc Portman”
?” He asked with a wide smirk. “A man’s gott
ndro. She smiled and touched his cheek, tapping it lightly. “Be careful. It’s like reaching for a rose before checking for thorns. You could get hurt.”
ped his hand back over her shoulder as Savannah dumped their trays.
et Alessandro Giordano and move on. Someone like Dr. Derrick Portman who was strong and smart and very attractive.
me on Thursday?”
h near her ear. “Nope,” she laughed at his indignant expression.
? You like me. I like you. It’s
in front of a judge in two weeks and the divorce will be signed and I can be happy to pursue who and what I want.” Her eyes were staring directly at him, hoping he took the hint.
g up on you.”
What if you find out that I’m not worth the wait?”
loser to her and tilted her chin. “Mac, I haven’t even considered that possibility. I know this guy has put you through the ringer. He didn’t deserve you and you certainly didn’t deserve what he’s put you through. You are worth the wait. I will wait for as lo
he was incapable of seeing when a man was lying.
s on the way down and then landed on it. Who the hell wears eight-inch heels?”
okers,” Mackenna answered with a grin earning h