Calculated Deception

Gideon's sudden question blindsided her. Brooke's face went stiff.

But she'd come prepared. Under his scrutiny, she only stalled a beat before snapping back to normal.

Unflinching, Brooke shot back at him. "Gideon, what did I do wrong this time?"

Cold bled off Gideon from head to toe. He said, "My wife already has the wrong idea about us. You used the kid to get close to her. What are you after?"