Chapter 86

Miranda stayed frozen. The warmth in Wayne's voice still lingered in her ears. Her ears burned. Lucas, meanwhile, was astonished. An adult store, gentle whispers, and tender coddling—was this the same Wayne he knew? That woman was definitely not ordinary. At this rate, she was almost guaranteed to become his boss' wife. "No need. I'll be off now. I've got something to take care of." He hurriedly excused himself. Wayne gave a faint nod. As Lucas walked out, he cast one last glance through the window. He couldn't see the woman's face. All he could see was Wayne leaning slightly toward her and saying something. There was something strange about that woman, but Lucas shook that thought away and hurried toward the exhibition. His figure disappeared from outside the window. "He's gone." Wayne stepped back to give Miranda space. The shift in distance allowed her to finally catch her breath, but her heart was still racing. She forced a laugh. "Mr. Sunders, did you have to say I was y