Simone heaved a sigh of utter dejection from where she was seated in the private jet. William’s hand squeezed hers almost reflexively, silently telling her that they would tackle this storm as well, together as always.
The getaway had been virtually perfect up till William received those 2 calls, and she didn’t mean Kevin’s. They ended up taking the plane 4 hours earlier than the scheduled time.
She was glad, however, that they could make time for themselves — their busy life rarely ever allowed for such reprieves — and was even happier they could make some new memorable moments together.
William’s phone kept going off with texts. While he was not much of a texter, Jeremy was, and she understood the implication of that at once.
“Good news, I hope?” She turned to him with a worried, wav
