"Darling, it's been so long. Why hasn't she shown up yet?"

Aiden looked down, setting aside the ring he had been holding. His eyes sparkled with determination. "You don't understand her. She will come."

Aiden knew the significance of Clara's mother's belongings to her.

Clara had wanted to retrieve them more than once, but now she finally had some leverage.

Cheryl lay obediently in Aiden's arms, nodding. "I believe in you, Darling."

After years together, Cheryl ...