Chapter 294

“Excuse me? Did you just suggest that I don’t consider Gwen’s feelings?” demanded Steve. “That surprises me. I honestly thought that you, of all of our friends and relatives, understood how deeply I love Gwen and how her safety and happiness are the most important things in the world to me. Now I see that I misjudged you.”

“No! I didn’t really mean that, Steve! I do know how much you love Gwen. It fills my heart with happiness that you two have such depth of emotion for each other. I’m sorry I made that foolish statement. I certainly don’t believe it. You’re an extremely wealthy, handsome, famous, successful, charming man. Women are drawn to you. I can vouch for that! But you’re already surrounded by so many beautiful women. Is it wise to bring more into our group? Doesn’t it increase the opportunity for jealousy and discontent?”

“I’m not bringing them into our group. They pretty much accomplished that when they saved you, Theresa, little Billy, and Diane from those gunm