"Are you not going to invite me in?" Maxmilian's brother asks, opening a charming and inviting smile. But his eyes showed anything but happiness.
Still in shock, all James can do is take two steps back and make room for the man to pass.
Mariana comes out of the room to see what's happening and immediately stops in her tracks. Before she can say anything, her ex-brother-in-law goes straight to her.
"Well, well, well. My dear sister-in-law."
He looks her up and down, paying particular attention to her nightgown, and raises his eyebrows.
"You look fine."
"What do you want?" James asks, closing the door and crossing his arms shortly after.
"Aren't you even going to offer me some water? A coffee?"
"Get to the point," Mariana also crosses her arms, trying her best not to show fear. "What
