The car fell into an intense silence, where even the drop of a pin could be distinctly heard.

After several attempts, Declan finally spoke up, "Rafael's remarriage, it's not without reason."

"Reason?" Trish scoffed. "Was he forced at gunpoint to remarry? My dad loves using that word. Every time he's caught cheating by my mom, he claims he had his reasons. He's either tangling up with other women for the sake of the company, or he's been enchanted by someone else. But I've seen him thoroughly enjoy himself with other women, so why can't he just say it? Does he dare to admit it?"

Trish's agitation grew with each word,...