Ruthless Intent

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Celine sat in the living room until Richard came home at night. With all the socializing and dinners lately, he'd been getting back late every night.

"Why'd you drink so much?" Celine asked, stepping forward to steady Richard, who was a bit wobbly on his feet.

Richard turned to look at Celine. Time had been kind to her. From their youth to now, Richard'd lost the shine of his younger days, b