Adrian stood in front of the crib, his finger still hovering over the call button.
The recording repeated that the number was no longer in service.
He stared at the pacifier in the crib for a long time before the corner of his mouth twitched.
"Another tantrum."
He tossed his phone onto the bed and yanked off his tie.
He thought Natalie was simply jealous again, making a scene to get his attention.
She'd made a fuss before.
At worst, she'd stay with her parents for a few days. Just let her cool off. She always came back in the end.
After all, she'd loved him for so many years—she'd even given up her most treasured career.
Natalie couldn't live without him.
Adrian went into the bathroom and automatically reached for the towel on the rack, only to grasp empty air.
He stopped and tu
