Wanted by Her Lost Love

ack into bed.After a long silence, Ryan spoke up. “I’ve madearrangements to work out of the apartment for thetime being.”She stopped chewing then swallowed the food inher mouth. “Why?” she asked flatly.“I would think the answer is obvious.”“This isn’t going to work, Ryan. I can’t stay herewith you hanging over my shoulder all the time. Go towork. Do whatever it is you normally do, and justleave me alone.”His lips thinned and then he got up and walkedaway without another word.She stared down at her plate, furious that heacted like the victim. As if she was some horrible,ungrateful bitch.Fury and aching sadness knotted her throat. Howcould she ever get past what he’d done to her?Maybe he was just as determined not to forgive herfor her supposed transgressions, but Kelly was theinnocent one in this whole sordid mess. Ryan hadturned his back on her. He didn’t seem to want toacknowledge that little fact.She fiddled with her remaining food, pushing it