Gwynn was still a little dazed when she sat in the car.

He held her hands gently, leaned over, and said tenderly, “What’s on your mind?”

She held his arm and rested her head on his shoulder. She spoke softly. “Sometimes, I’d wake up from my dreams in the middle of the night. I’d think about how we came to where we are today.

“Anderson is married and he has his own kids. Tied down by his status, he wouldn’t have been able to do anything that’s out of the line. Moreover, he cares about me on some level.

“I just don’t get it. Why couldn’t Archibald accept me?

“I can’t get over the fact that he messed with your brake pads.”

…

Noah’s voice was husky when he said, “It’s because of power and status! He wanted to help his grandson.”

“Does this mean he only thinks of me as a blemish in Anderson’s life?” She was a little disheartened.

Leaning in close, he kissed her on the corner of her lips and murmured, “You’ll always be the most important person to me!”

What he said did make her f