Rose peeked over Dave’s shoulder and found Agnes looking coolly at their reunion. Clearly, she and Dave had no official understanding. Else, he wouldn’t have left her in the dust to kiss Rose, old flame or not. He wasn’t the kind of man to be so inconsiderate.

Instead of stomping off to the kitchen in a huff as Rose would have expected her to do, she gave a bloodcurdling smile that promised wicked intent. Calmly, Agnes sashayed to the kitchen. Rose retreated to the warmth of Dave&...