Chapter Twenty Two: A Bizarre Proposal
A knock suddenly rattled her door. Her eyes fixed on the door as she stilled the chair. The door creaked open and a head poked in.
The sight of Gerald would usually dull her mood, but today was different. She felt a bit pleased to see him.
Gerald swung the door open full length and strolled in. Almost as though he owned the place. He had a pompous grin on his face.
"Good to see you bright and shining this morning... pardon, I let myself in"
Lesley smiled invitingly. "It's no problem Gerald, good to have you here."
Gerald was a little surprised with the warm reception.
Margaret had updated him on the impending divorce, and he had anticipated a better reception than previously, but not to the degree he just experienced.
After the threat from hi
