Chapter 55

• Past
• His beautiful face opened to her gaze: Valarie lay beside Dominic after the erotic experience, keeping an atmosphere of cozy warmth. The caress of fingers of Valarie against the cheek of Dominic brought him up to wakefulness slowly to where his gaze would meet hers.
• Dominic's eyes scanned Valarie's face and softly inquired, "Are you okay?" Valarie nodded, attempting to suppress her emotion. But one teardrop fell, rolling down her cheek. After a deep breath, she managed to say, her voice trembling because of emotion, "I'm so sorry, Dominic. I'm sorry I couldn't give you a child.".