Summary

In Chapter 27, Vanessa revels in the beauty of her husband. She cannot believe she won him from Nina, and she is completely smitten with him. He encourages her not to use Instagram, even going so far as to hide her phone, and she feels like she is living in the moment at last. She likes that he comes from a wealthy family like she does. His family lost most of its money, just like hers did, but she does not reveal this similarity to him yet.

In Chapter 28, Michael tells Vanessa that he has to go to Portland to collect his belongings and see to his finances. He explains that Ashley had cleaned out his bank accounts and maxed out his credit cards. He says he needs money to get back, as well as a car since Nina took his. Vanessa adds him...