Adrian thought back to dinner when he'd joked about Emily being a troublemaker and gotten a glare from Brittany.
"Emily's great," he said seriously.
Brittany's expression darkened. So, it was true—he had a crush on Emily. She took a deep breath, trying to control her emotions.
"If you want a divorce, just let me know. I'm fine with it," she said. "After all, we rushed into this marriage. We were strangers before, and everyone has a past. I understand that, and I respect yours."
Adrian froze, a flicker of panic flashing through his eyes. Suddenly, he pulled Brittany into his arms and held her tightly.
"Honey, what are you even talking about?" he asked, his voice low and hoarse. "Why would I ever want a divorce?"
Brittany's heart ached, like it was being pricked with needle
