Chapter 118

• "No, of course not. A secret, perhaps, but scandalous? No. Minor? No." Indeed, he is scandalous, but not in the way his sister implies. Moreover, this is hardly the appropriate moment for sexual innuendos. "The only reason I kept our relationship a secret was that I risked losing my job over it."
• She nods in acknowledgment. "That's what Ethan mentioned to me."
• "I'm unsure about what he has or hasn't shared regarding me," Nathalie says softly, seeking the right words to express her feelings. "I want you to know how deeply I love my brother, and I am in no way ashamed of him. If he weren't Rosie's father, I would have no reservations about dating him openly. I also apologize that our relationship has negatively affected Trevor's case."