Chapter 538

"That was then, and this is now," said Vicky expressionlessly. "People change. I might want pasta today, and steak tomorrow. It's the same thing." She paused and added, "If you really want someone in your car... Gloria is still in her studio and hasn't been able to rest so far. I'm sure she'll gladly say yes if you offer to send her home."

"I'm not here for her."

Vicky looked at him and asked, "Is there something you would like to discuss, then, if you're waiting for me here late at night? Can it be that...the divorce paperwork has been finalized?"

He narrowed his eyes and tightened his grip around her waist. "Divorce?"

"Isn't that the case?"

"No."

She felt confused and asked, "So what is it, then?"

After a few moments of silence, he said, "I'm here to bring you home."

"That's it?"

"Yeah."

"That won't be necessary," she said coldly. "I'm an adult and I work late all the time anyway. It's not like I've never returned home at this time before, so you don't need to give me a lif