I Won't Shame My Wife

<.Back to the present, Lumina Spring Apartment.>

"...that's it?"

Blinking, confusion was reflected in Lariette's eyes. Her baffled countenance was evident under the bright lights hanging on the balcony.

That was the end of the story?

Shouldn't there be more?

One corner of Ruediger's lips rose higher than the other. Mischief glinted in his emerald eyes as he understood what caused such a look on Lariette's face.

Lariette was totally engrossed in Ruediger's story about the early years he lived in Norvonna. He only shared the good things, leaving the unsavory ones about his exile out.

Ruediger mentioned how good his days were living with Felicia and Madeline. He also included his unlikely friendship with Uncle David before his chance encounter with Nathaniel.