The week following the honeymoon Anabella returned with him, having decided that as his wife he wouldn't be alone anymore. At first, Aldrich wanted to stop her, but she didn't want to hear anything about it.
“I'm your wife and there is no way I'll leave your side." Persistent and demanding, she took on her new role as his life partner, and he loved her even more.
“I want to care for you, love you. Besides, there's a pool close by where I can continue with my practices."
“Yes, Bella, my love," he said, not arguing as he wrapped her in his arms and kissed her soundly.
They had had a long talk the Sunday afternoon while still at the beach house, managing to get out of the room to eat the leftover food someone had left in the fridge. He'd laid down the rules in no uncertain terms, and she
