Bitter Defiance

Valerie clenched her fists, meeting Richard's cold stare.

She took a deep breath. "I know coming here tonight was probably crossing a line, and I'm sorry for disturbing you. But you have no right to keep me from finding out about Donovan. We're already..."

She was about to say 'we're married,' but Richard cut her off again.

Richard's expression was icy. "I'm not stopping you from asking, but don't