It had to be said—though Fiona was no longer young, years of comfort and careful upkeep had preserved her well.
She had always possessed a certain charm, and in Patrick's eyes, she was undeniably alluring.
That night, his face had flushed instantly, leaving him frozen, unsure of what to do.
His awkward reaction only amused her.
Fiona was no novice—she had long since learned how to navigate desire and temptation. Even if she had settled down in recent years, her experience hadn't faded.
Under her deliberate teasing, Patrick—utterly inexperienced—had quickly lost all defenses.
One willing, the other inviting… and before long, they had crossed the line.
Patrick had never been able to come to terms with it. He had tried to pretend it never happened.
And yet, in front of everyone, Fiona had exposed everything without hesitation.
That woman… she was insane. Completely unafraid that George might kill her if he found out.
"Patrick… I'm really disappointed in you."
