Chapter 4Reading Your Gentleness
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The kitchen was barren. Not even a bottle of water. I did a quick tour of the mansion and came to a simple conclusion: Daniel wasn't coming back tonight.
And he intended for me to go hungry.
I had some money on my phone and could have easily ordered takeout. But that would shatter the "helpless idiot" persona I apparently projected. Arousing the suspicion of a man as sharp and calculating as Daniel would be a fatal mistake.
I put my phone away and returned to the bridal suite. On a small table, four small dishes of dried fruits and nuts were arranged, a traditional wedding touch. I scooped a pocketful of dates and almonds, went downstairs, and boiled a pot of water.
The living room was a sea of crimson silk and satin, but the garish color only amplified the cold emptiness of the space. Assuming I was alone for the night, I kicked off my shoes, propped my feet up on the plush leather sofa, and settled in with a cup of hot water and a handful of wedding snacks.
Just as I was starting to relax, a voice popped into my head, dripping with condescension.
The little fool must be crying her eyes out by now.