Chapter 28

Surprised was an understatement, shocked it was. Maxine was not ready for his abrupt presence, she could only bite her inner cheek. She wondered how long he was watching them and the very thought brought chills down her spine.

“Stanley. . . why are you here?”

“I’ve been looking for you for a while. This town is too small not to find you.” His stern gaze was on Leo.

“Why are you doing this? I told you not to follow me, right?”

Stanley gritted his teeth. “I’m worried sick, so I’m here to fetch you.”

There was a short pause; they just exchanged heavy glances with each other. But when Maxine was about to speak again, her best b** abruptly butted in.

“Fancy meeting you here, man. By the way, I’m Leo Gomez, your wife’s friend.” The guy held out his hand to him but Stanley didn’t accept it. And instead he took Maxine’s hand before pinning her beside him.

“Stanley Robbins, I’m her husband. I wonder why Maxine never mentioned you to me,” then he swif