Whispers of a Scandal

"That's not necessary. My mother is no longer around."

Audrey turned around and Miles finally saw her reddish eyes.

She isn't sick. She's been crying.

After a beat, he murmured, "I'm sorry. I had no idea." Miles fixed his gaze on Audrey's swollen eyes as his smile disappeared.

Audrey shook her head. "It's okay."

"We'll talk about the treatment another time," Dominic said, standing in front of her