"You're really protecting him!" The man's tone grew more dangerous by the moment.

Rita was at a loss for words. "Well, that's because he's protecting me!"

But she didn't say it out.

Rita just wanted to end the argument as quickly as possible. She knew what would happen if she kept provoking this man.

She glanced over at Nelson and said, "You're pretty protective of her, too."

Referring to Laurel, of course.

Nelson's pupils contracted.

"As for the divorce between us, I don't know why you're wasting your time with me. Let me remind you, if you can afford it, I can... But Miss Laurel probably can't!"

When Rita mentioned...