Aubrey was left in the dark as Richard continued to maintain his silence as he stumbled towards the bed. He sat down and crossed his hands under his chin before looking at the floor. Aubrey was very stubborn about everything. How much longer did she believe she would be able to keep her fascination and enchantment with him under control?

Stupid woman!

After she had settled down in the space that was allotted to her for sleeping, he did not look at her. Friends with benefits? How could he proposed that to her? It was insensitive of him to say those words to her at a time when she was...