Vance was stunned.

“Did her husband really say that to her? After she secretly helped him? How the hell would he even know?” His eyes blazed with anger.

Valerie froze, staring at him for a few seconds before shaking her head hard.

“Damn it, dealing with a straight-laced guy like you is so frustrating I sobered up instantly!” she snapped.

Vance exhaled in relief, then flushed with embarrassment at how right Valerie was. He admitted to himself—when it came to Ashley, he ...