Joey opened her eyes to find Frederic sitting by the bed, gazing at her intently. His deep eyes reflected profound emotion, and dark circles marred his face, revealing sleepless nights.
Reaching out, Joey caressed Frederic's cheek, her voice hoarse from sleep. "Haven't you slept all night?"
Frederic smiled and kissed the back of her hand. "We haven't seen each other for days. I missed you so much I couldn't bring myself to sleep."
As a lawyer, Joey was quick to catch any subtle hints. She and Frederic still have a long life ahead of them, so why would he lose sleep over not seeing her for just a few days?
She climbed out of bed and grasped Frederic's collar, her eyes red and filled with tears. "Frederic, how many times do I have to tell you that no matter what happens, we won't separat
