A Second Chance With My Tycoon Wife

hing but savory. Stephanie Gilbert, the hostess, had just finished setting the table when a sight cu

e held for Erik felt like a wilting flower, neglec

g her intimate pictures with Erik, were designed to

tephanie's marriage had barely survived these th

r dinner party! Did you do all the cooking? You're quite skilled in the kitchen! Unlike me, I've a

ivian's mere presence was a stark reminder of the love los

t stroll into my home n

ends. My doctor recommends strict diet due to my delicate health, you see. So, when I learned of your exceptional cooking skil

hardly know each other, so don't talk like we're frien

ou're supposed to be hospitab

since you married my brother. Don't act like Vivian's presence is some hug

you weren't in the picture," Lacey said as she habitually

the strained air between Stephanie and Erik. Their averted gazes and tense

hone

exchanging a few words b

y. Stephanie, please take care of things here. I won't b

anie met the remaining women with a stee

stood and ascen

because I'm here?" Vivian flutter

be, Vivian.

the quilt's pattern, three years

her feet by someone during a campus speech. Yet, there she

wasn't just a desire, it was an

Mr. Not-So-Right-After-All, and her dr

she had envisioned, but it w

luence she had believed in, but h

erving the Palmers with a heart both resentful and hope

sister threw her way, she endured everyt

phanie vowed to persevere, hoping it would fin

t disregard for her feelings as Vivian, the sou

o make her give up

k kn

a knock at

tephanie, I'm sorry. I didn't realize today was your thir

ense," Stephanie replied bluntly, not i