Chapter 89


    ra froze, tilting her head up to look atn. “What did you just say?”


    His words immediately brought tears to Heidi’s eyes. n, can’t I at least try it on?” she implored.


    Without waiting for Heidi to react, he wrapped an arm around ra and headed downstairs.


    As they left, arm in arm, Heidi’s eyes welled up with tears. “Leonora, do you thinkn wants Ms.


    ra to be his plus–one? What about me?”


    Leonora wiped her tears,forting her, “Don’t worry, honey. The title ofn’s wife is yours and


    yours alone. Shine at the banquet andn will see your worth.”


    Heidi leaned against Leonora, seemingly vulnerable, but her eyes shimmered with resolve. ra


    was still reeling asn ushered her into the car. She had expectedn to favor Heidi unconditionally


    as always, but his sudden change of heart caught her off guard. She had to admit, her heart


    fluttered in that moment.


    To hide the turmoil in her eyes, she stared out the car window untiln grabbed her chin. “Is the


    view outside more captivating than me?” he teased, before biting her lip.


    ra whimpered in pain, n, you’re such a brute.”


    “Only because you weren’t looking at me.”


    He pulled her closer, deepening the kiss with a possessive fervor. All he could think about was


    ra in that dress – beguiling, sultry, with an innocent allure.


    It was the first time he’d seen her in something so formal. He admitted he was dazzled. He couldn’t


    bear the thought of another man enjoying her beauty.


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    Eventually, he eased back. His voice was husky as he said, “Be my partner for the first dance at the


    anniversary celebration.”


    ra was still reeling from their intense kiss when his words stunned her. “Do you want me to be


    the talk of the town?” she asked incredulously.


    ra could not guess atn’s Intentions. Once deeply in love, she was now exceedingly cautious.


    Still, her heart skipped a boat despite her reservations.


    Soon, the anniversary celebration arrived.


    The entire Hayes family gathered, Including the rarely seen Rose, who sat in a ce of honor,


    wearing a vibrant red dress, casting nces toward the entrance.


    Beside her,n’s sister Greta leaned in and whispered, “Grandma Rose, why are you so anxious?


    You’re not keeping secrets from us, are you?”


    Rose chuckled, “It all depends onn’s performance tonight.”


    Greta’s eyes widened in shock. “Isn bringing a girlfriend? Is it Heidi?”


    “Of course not. I wouldn’t havee if it were her.”


    As they chatted, the hall doors swung open. Rose excitedly tapped Greta’s hand. “Here hees


    with his sweetheart. He hasn’t let me down.”


    Greta was instantly struck by ra’s stunning beauty. “Wow,” she gasped, n’s taste is


    impable. Heidi doesn’t stand a chance.”