Sinful Intentions by Crystal Rhodes

Author:Crystal Rhodes
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-58571-534-3
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2009-04-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Sharon looked around the spacious two-bedroom cottage that now held the luggage and boxes that she had taken with her when she left Winston. Located on the other side of the swimming pool, within easy walking distance of the Reasoner household, this modern, split-level designer’s dream had been dubbed Marva’s Mansion by the family. It had been built as a home away from home for Nedra’s mother when she came to visit for extended periods. It also served as living quarters for Sharon and for Carla and her family whenever they came to the Peninsula for extended stays. Sharon loved its cozy elegance. She knew every crack and corner of this house. Yet, despite the familiarity, there was no place that would feel like home as long as she and Winston were apart.

Since the day after she and Rhonda had their talk at the hotel, Winston had called her everyday. It surprised Sharon that Rhonda had told her father where she was, but she didn’t mind. His calls weren’t usually long. He always inquired about her health, and told her that he loved her and asked her to come back home. Yet, he never said that he would try to help her friends. On that point he stood firm, and that was the one point of contention that stood between them. It was a standoff. They each remained stubborn in their resolves.

It had been an increasing amount of morning sickness that helped her decide to take Nedra up on her offer to come stay with them. She had felt dizzy a couple of times. It was better to be safe than sorry. She had left the hotel earlier that morning, leaving the Reasoners’ Carmel home as her forwarding address. That was for Winston’s benefit. After all, she was carrying his child, and he deserved to know how it was developing, at least that’s what she told herself. The truth was that she lived for his telephone calls. The sound of his voice was like balm for her soul. She missed him so much it was painful, but she was willing to bear it, determined not to give in to those emotions. It had become a matter of principle. Yet, that was small comfort when she went to bed alone at night and woke up alone in the morning. She asked herself everyday had she made a mistake in leaving her husband. Divorce was out of the question as far as she was concerned. She loved him too much, and she did not plan on raising their child without a father. What the end result of their standoff would be neither one of them could guess. As for now she would accept the hospitality of the Reasoner family and pray that everything would work out well for not only their family, but for her own.

“Hi, Aunt Sharon.”

She looked up, startled by the small voice in the open doorway. It was Gillian, accompanied by her best friend. Sharon smiled.

“Hi, kids. What

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