The following day, Michael left his sanctuary to relax on the beach. He chose a chaise far down the beach and away from the other sunbathers. Thoughts of Maggie still swirled through his mind like dry leaves in a brisk fall breeze.
I can just go about my business like nothing out of the ordinary happened. I'm sure she's not spending time obsessing over it.
He shook his head. That wasn't true. He knew Maggie well enough to know that she was bound to be thinking it over, considering how best to handle the situation. Besides, she'd been upset when she left, thanks to Gwen. She'd been in such a hurry, she'd forgotten her bracelet on the bathroom counter.
After Maggie left, he'd asked Gwen to leave and eventually had to threaten to call security before she would go. She'd had s
