She isn't as important as his wife.
Had Rebecca Kelloway been smarter, they could have continued to get along and remain friends.
But clearly, she's lost her reason this time.
Cody Aberton has never seen anyone fuss with President Ashton and come out on top.
No, wait.
There hasn't been anyone in the past, but now there's a Ms. Joanna.
However, Rebecca is not Ms. Joanna.
So, Mr. Ashton will not indulge her.
Mr. Ashton's patience and good temper are reserved for Ms. Joanna.
Biting her lip, Rebecca's pale face was once again wet with tears; before leaving, she cast a deep, hateful look at Joanna Lawrence.
*
Once Cody and Rebecca left, Ashton Heath pulled up the chair and held Joanna in his arms.
"I didn't know she was coming." he volunteered to explain why Rebecca appeared here. "An hour ago, she told me she was coming to see me, but I refused. I didn't think she would still come."
"What did she say to you when I wasn't around?"
