His reaction didn't surprise her, but the words did. There was no version of events she could believe didn't involve another woman in his bed. Every horrid dream she had of his actions involved any number of women. 'No mistress' didn't compute. She scoffed at his suggestion; the last thing she needed was names and faces to go with her insecurities. "Of course I don't." She snapped in defense. "You know it wouldn't." She added bitterly before forcing herself to take a breath.

"Please stop playing games with me. Just tell me the truth."

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