She knew how much they cared about each other, but they were both too proud to show it.

“I’ll try.” Linford’s shoulders slumped.

“Good,” Cristelle took a look at her watch, “I gotta go.”

“So soon?” Linford tried to stop her, “Why don’t you stay with me for a while?”

“I don’t think so. Fritzi’s still waiting,” Cristelle grabbed the file and was ready to go, “I’m going back home soon. The babies must have come back. I need to spend more time with them.”

Linford had known that Cristelle went to Jasper’s studio today. He didn’t like it, but he also didn’t show disgust. “I’ll send a driver to...