The second Lucinda saw Connor step out of Lydia’s car, her chest tightened so much it felt like she couldn’t breathe.
Why?
Why was Connor with Lydia, especially this late at night?
What did that country girl have that made Connor pay so much attention to her?
Was it her looks?
Lucinda knew she wasn’t any less attractive herself.
So why, from the very first moment, had Connor been drawn to Lydia?
God, it was unbearable.
And now Connor was actually kissing Lydia’s hand.
He looked so sincere, so completely smitten.
Lucinda felt like she was about to lose it.
She yanked the curtains closed, her perfectly cared-for face twisting in anger.
Lydia!
There was no way she’d just sit back and watch this happen.
Connor was only infatuated for now. Once the excitement wore off, he’d realize who he really loved. The one worth loving, the one who truly belonged at his side, was her. Lucinda!
Meanwhile, Lydia went back to her room, took a hot shower, dried her hair, and fell straight into bed, asleep almost immediately.
As she drifted off, her phone lit up with a message from Connor.
[Lydia, I’m home. Good night.]
Connor waited a couple of minutes for a reply. When none came, he figured she must have been exhausted and already asleep.
He stared at her profile picture on his screen, the corners of his mouth lifting in a small smile.
Good night, my girl, he thought to himself.

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