Page 121 of Sweet Deception

A knock suddenly echoed through the room

“Who is it?”

“Zoya. Can I come in?”

“You may.”

She entered, her expression filled with pity. “I’m really sorry for what you’re going through.”

I let out a bitter laugh. “I swear, I’m going to burn this fucking house down.”

Zoya sighed. “You’re not destructive, Anna.”

I smirked. “You don’t know me. If your husband ever locks you in his mansion, you’ll understand. Trust me.”

She hesitated. “We have a visitor.”

I arched a brow. “Gleb’s visitor?”

“Yes. Doctor Nate. He’s one of Gleb’s childhood friends. Would you like to meet him?”

My brows furrowed. “Is Gleb home?”

“Not yet. He’ll be here soon.”

I exhaled sharply. “Fine. I’ll be down in a minute.”

At least it was something to break the monotony.

I threw on a simple white shirt and jeans, slipped on my house slippers, and tied my hair into a bun before heading downstairs.

When I entered the second living room and laid eyes on the visitor, my jaw nearly dropped.

Damn.

I expected a gruff, scarred man, one of Gleb’s usual associates. Instead, the man who looked up from his iPad had sharp blue eyes, dark blond hair, and the easy confidence of someone who knew he was good-looking.

“Anna.” He extended his hand and I took it.

He smirked. “You know, Gleb never shuts up about you.”

I rolled my eyes. “Oh, I’m sure he spends all his time complaining.”

He laughed, the sound low and easy.

He gestured to the seat beside him. “Would you mind keeping me company until Gleb arrives?”

Oh, I definitely didn’t mind.

I nodded, easing into the chair across from him.

“You said Gleb never shuts up about me?” I began, tilting my head.

He grinned, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. “You’re his favorite topic every time we talk.”

“Really?” My curiosity piqued. “What does he say?”

“Oh, how you’re perfect for him. How stunning you are, how he’ll wake up in the dead of night just to watch you sleep, tracing every line of your face. How his nightmares stopped the moment you started sharing his bed. Before you, he couldn’t escape the memories of his mother and that ex-lover of his.” he said.