Chapter 3 By the time evening rolled around . Tyson strolled out of the office , his suit jacket draped casually over his arm . Winona had just gotten to her feet when he said , "I have a dinner meeting tonight . You go on home :" - " Dinner meeting ? That was news to her . She looked up at him . His gaze was as tender and captivating as ever - so convincing , it almost made her doubt herself for suspecting him . In the past , she would have taken his word for it , no questions asked . " Alright " Winona replied , her voice a carefully neutral mask . " Just go easy on the drinks , okay ? " Tyson reached out and ruffled her hair , flashing a smile . Whatever you say . " Winona ordered a ride and quietly followed Tyson's car . They ended up at the airport.8 The terminal was bustling , but she spotted Tyson instantly . He stood out : tall , striking , dressed in a tailored black suit that only emphasized his quiet elegance . But what caught her attention wasn't just him - it was the woman with long hair who threw herself into his arms . Tyson didn't pull away . Instead , he wrapped her up in a tight embrace , their bodies pressed close . They looked , for all the world , like a picture - perfect couple When they finally broke apart , the woman rose on tiptoe , clearly angling for a kiss . Tyson turned his face away , said something Winona couldn't hear , but the woman was persistent Eventually , her lips found his , and the two kissed deeply, right there in the middle of the crowd . Watching it , Winona's stomach twisted . Shock hit her harder than disgust . The woman was Tyson's adopted sister - Celia Goodwin . Celia had lost her parents at three , and because her family had been close to the Goodwins for generations , they'd taken her in . She and Tyson had grown up together as siblings . Back when Winona and Tyson first got together , he'd introduced them . Cella had been sweet , calling her " sister - in - law at every tum . !! Three years ago , Celia moved abroad . Never in Winona's wildest dreams did she imagine that the " siblings had become lovers - and even had a marriage certificate to prove it . So that car accident was Cella the one behind it ? What stunned Winona more was Tyson bringing Celia home that very night ! He acted as if nothing were out of the ordinary . " Nona , my sister's back in town . Shell be staying with us for a while . " Winona's hands clenched so tightly her nails dug into her palms . !! She remembered the first time Tyson brought her to this house , holding her close and whispering . " Nona , this is our home now . Just for the two of us.1 She'd poured her heart into making this place their sanctuary - she'd overseen every detail , picked every piece of furniture . And now , Tyson was walking another woman through the front door " Good evening , Miss Thome , Celia greeted her with a smile , her eyes glinting with a barely concealed challenge . Five years ago , she'd called her " sister - in - law " Now it was " Miss Thome , " as cold and formal as a stranger. Tyson shot Celia a warning glance , but there was more exasperation and indulgence than reproach in his eyes . Winona realized just how utterly Tyson could trample her dignity . If she hadn't known the truth , she'd probably be playing the gracious hostess right now - how laughable , in their eyes . " Tyson , do you think Miss Thome doesn't want me here ? " Celia's voice wavered , her eyes filling with staged tears . " I know I'm intruding Maybe I should just stay at a hotel . Ill be fine on my own ... " Tyson instantly frowned at Winona , about to speak , but Winona cut in first . " It's alright . " His words died in his throat i Winona's tone was calm , almost detached . " Miss Goodwin , stay as long as you like . " % With that , she turned and walked back to her bedroom . Celia still saw her as the enemy . She didn't realize that , at this point , Winona didn't care about the house or Tyson anymore . If Celia was her enemy , it was only because of the accident , but Winona wasn't about to tip her hand . Celia felt unsettled . She'd expected Winona to make a scene with Tyson , not this quiet composure . " But that was fine . Wait until Winona found out she was nothing but a stand - in Mrs. Goodwin - let's see how long she could keep her cool then . Tyson was uneasy , too . He followed Winona into the bedroom . " Nona , are you really not upset ? " He knew Winona never snapped at him , but he'd thought she might be a little hurt . After all , he'd once promised never to bring anyone else home without her blessing . " " No , Winona said , her back to him , voice flat . " I knew you'd be understanding ." Tyson said , slipping his arms around her from behind . His warm breath made her stiffen , but he didn't notice . " Nona , Celia is my sister , so she's your sister , too . Besides , I'm trying to work out a partnership with the Thornes , and Celia's close with them .. " What did you say ? " Winona interrupted , turning to face him . " Celia - close with the Thornes ? " Yeah , Tyson replied . " She made some good connections abroad . Matriarch Selma Thorne really likes her . " Winona let out a sudden laugh . Tyson stared at her , confused , but pressed on . " You know the Thomes are one of the top families . With Celia around , this partnership will be a lot easier . " Wonderful , Winona said , smiling . Then let me congratulate you in advance , Mr. Goodwin , I hope you get everything you want . " ]