Chapter 28

• James got home and sank onto the couch, the weight of the day pressing down on him. His mind was still reeling from the unexpected confrontation with Sylvia.
• Victoria walked toward him, her smile bright but fading as she noticed his expression. “Welcome back, dear! How was your trip?” she asked, sitting beside him.
• James opened his mouth to respond but found no words came. The memory of Sylvia’s cold rejection replayed in his mind. How could she have turned him down?