Venomous Whispers

"Dominic is her husband, and of course he had to step in and clean up her mess. It's about family reputation."

Declan scoffed, smoke curling from his lips. "You always make excuses for him, and what does he do? He ignores you. Daphne, just look at me for once."

She lowered her eyes, a shadow of frustration passing behind them. 'Why would I look at anyone else when a man like Dominic exists? He sho