The CEO Takes a Wife / The Throw-Away Bride. Maxine Sullivan
expression clouded. “Yes. He thought I had a personal fortune because of my mother. When he discovered that she wasn’t supporting me as much as he thought, he dumped me for a woman who had more money.”
Anger rippled through Alex. “The bastard.”
She inclined her head. “Thanks. I know it sounds horrible, but by that stage I was glad to get rid of him.”
“No, what sounds horrible is him using you the way he did.”
“Thank you,” she whispered. She looked hesitant, then said, “He’s the main reason I have trouble trusting people these days.”
Alex knew that took a lot to admit. “Yet, as a stranger, you trusted me enough to marry me.”
Her tight expression relaxed into a smile. “Yeah, go figure.”
Something warmed inside him, but before he could savor the moment, their meal arrived. The food was superb and afterward they strolled along the promenade. He couldn’t wait to get her home and make love to her.
And when they finally made it to their bedroom and he pulled her into his arms, he felt her tremble from head to toe in a way that none of his other lovers ever had. It made him feel special, as though he was the only man on earth who could fulfill her needs.
And that affected him more than anything.
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