I froze.

'How did he know that? Everyone, including Richard, always assumed I shared his bland taste.'

"She doesn't eat spicy food," Richard cut in. "Guess you don't know her that well."

"Really, Richard?" Aurora jumped in, half-laughing but pointed.

"You've been married three years and don't know your wife lives for spicy food?"

My chest ached.

'Right. Where has he been all this time?'

I'd spent ...