Thea waited, wondering if Anthony would even answer her question. His fingers were clenched on the edge of her comforter, the only sign of his agitation.
Perhaps it had been unfair to ask him that, given his failed marriage. But the question had popped into her head and needed an answer. Because if he could fall in love once, then maybe…
She pushed that thought aside. Don’t make it worse, Thea.
“I don’t believe in love,” he said finally.
“You got married, though,” she pointed out.
“Marriage doesn’t mean love.”
Thea thought of the photo she’d found in his wallet. She might not be an expert on relationships, but she’d recognized love when she’d seen that photo.
“So you married your ex-wife out of duty? Money? But you already have money. Was it arranged?”
His lip curled. “Leave it, Th
