Once My Wife

ed out of the taxi. The sound, once so loud and close, no

y, from the pain it brought. Now, she stood in front of a tall glas

nds, like proof that she had built a new life. A stro

n? Isabel

ked up to her, holding a tablet and wearing a perfect smile.

. Of course. He was the mystery client

he shiny, quiet lobby. Everything looked expensive and cold. The

as his

er that girl from five years ago. She was Bella Quinn now. A successful architect. A strong single mo

oors

tall windows and a view of the city. He was sta

on

feel his presence tall, powerful, an

he t

opped br

t still sharp. Still him. His gaze landed on her and for a second, sh

like she was a st

eart pounded. This wasn't just the past show

didn't speak at first. He just studied her l

eep voice brok

I'm Jason Reed. You'll be

as sharp,

t her jaw

uspicious. He didn't know the truth, not

at moment

oing to be ju

had tried to leave behind. Something