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She didn’t know why or how she agreed to go back to the cottage house with Ryke. Staying two weeks away from her husband had somehow made Scarlett more vulnerable to his requests. She wanted to stay angry with him for a bit longer but he was making it difficult. Ryke, on the other hand, was ecstatic, to the point of thanking Austin because if it wasn’t for him, he wouldn’t have had the opportunity to make up with Scarlett so soon. The cottage house was kept clean and tidy but there was a chilling aura in it. Scarlett wrapped her arms around herself. « Don’t you ever turn on the heater ? » She asked. « I don’t stay here as often anymore. » Ryke told her. « It hurts too much without you. » She hummed. They both went to the living-room. Ryke turned on the heater and went to the kitchen to get them drinks. He sat just next to her and watched her sip on her vodka. He wondered if it was too soon to hold her, kiss her. He just missed her so much. « Thank you for coming here with me. » « It’s