Chapter 16: When Feelings Ran Deep

"Sis-in-law, do you really want me to go?" Mario Walton asked, enunciating each word. Nancy's heart twisted as she met the heat in his eyes, a shine of tears gathering. Still, she held her ground. "We both need a little time to cool off." "Okay." He clenched his jaw. "Tonight, I'll wait with you for Ryder to come back. If he comes back and doesn't say anything, I'll leave first thing tomorrow. If he does, I'll take the blame for everything." He stood and headed back to the bedroom. The door slammed,...