Chapter 595

Desmond's heart jack-hammered; the pause after the word "remarry" felt lethal.

Before Valerie could answer, he rushed on. "I know you'd never actually remarry me. We fake it. On the drive over, I had the courthouse clerk prep a sealed certificate—looks legit, passes any background check, but it's paper only."

Valerie studied him. "So we play happy couple forever? We agreed I'd leave Windsor Crimso