Just seeing Bruce so withered in front of her brought Ashley so much satisfaction. But she wasn't done.

“Don’t fret over it. We'll work it out.” She assured him.

“I can't even look at you.” Bruce said. His voice dunked in heavy self berating.

As it should be. She agreed with him in her heart.

“I don't know how I ended up plunging myself into this trouble. Now I'm being labeled a thief. My whole reputation is on the brink.”

Ashley looked over his face as he flogged himself. ...