"Is that what you think?"
In the dim light, emotions churned violently in his eyes. He gazed at her face, still flushed from their kiss, and his tone grew heavy.
Chloe Reed’s long lashes fluttered. She let out a soft laugh, then looked up to meet his gaze. "What else could it be? You’re injured, yet you’re still going out of your way to help me. You even agreed when I suggested we sign the divorce papers first. I really can’t find any other explanation."
She tilted her head slightly. "We were together for eight years, and we started sleeping together six years ago. After all this time, haven’t you had enough?"
Walker Grant let out a low laugh. He walked over to her and looked her straight in the eye. "That’s right. I haven’t. Are you offering?"
Chloe’s breath hitched. ’Truthfully, I’d already prepared myself for this.’
’We’re both adults. After all the help he’s given me, it would be naive to think he expects nothing in return.’
’If this is what it takes to be even, it’s not a bad deal.’
Chloe looked at him again. "There has to be a time limit, right?"
The air around Walker grew heavy. He wanted to strangle her.
He let her go, pulled a cigarette from his pocket, and lit it. The crimson ember flickered as he took a deep drag. When he exhaled, the thin white smoke obscured his handsome face.
He sat on the sofa and narrowed his eyes, studying her impassive face. "Ten times a month," he said in a low voice.
Chloe’s lashes trembled violently. She remained silent for a long time.
"Those are my terms. You can take your time to think it over." Walker finished his cigarette, but the frustration in his chest only mounted, making him even more irritated and angry.
’She wanted to be even, to lay everything out on the table. Fine. He would give her exactly what she wanted!’
’Be even!’
’From start to finish, all she’s ever wanted is to be even!’


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