Chapter 250

Chapter 250

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It was rare to see Jared this unsure of himself. Still, I frowned and snapped, “Don’t I deserve someone better than

you?”

Jared looked taken aback by my sudden outburst. A sheepish grin spread across his face as he said, “No, you do

deserve better. But I’m scared you’ll find someone.

“Honestly, I let you stay at the hotel for selfish reasons. I just kept thinking we’d get back together.”

I stared at him, stunned. I couldn’t believe he’d just said that so openly. I raised an eyebrow and asked, “So, after

the divorce, you’re planning to win me back?”

Jared was a mature, clear–headed man. He wasn’t like those shy boys who were too nervous to speak their minds, blushing and stammering, afraid one’d see right through them–or not see them at all.

In my memory, he was gentle yet sharp, steady but with underlying forcefulness. Just like with his investments, he liked to see right through things before making a move–he’d strike fast and hard, never missing his mark.

Now I could tell he had me in his sights.

Jared nodded and replied, “Yes. I know it sounds ridiculous, and you probably won’t even give me a shot, but I still

want to try.”

shot back, “Don’t even bother. You’ll just end up humiliating yourself. Unless you hand over every

life.”

frowned and asked, “What, you want me to put my life on the line just to chase after

you. Who’d pick up a fork for a dish they’ve already

words made Jared freeze for a second, then he gave a relaxed smile. He said, “No one knows you better than

do.”

said, “Let’s

Jared hurried after me.

call, the green light was already counting down. I didn’t notice until Jared reached out

where you’re

shook off his hand and waited off to the side. When the light

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into a silver Bentley that was idling at the curb, then pull away. Only then did I realize my heart no

me he liked me, I was so thrilled I couldn’t sleep, imagining us in a cozy home, doing all

my love for him was

I took Melissa out for

wandered around, totally floored by the place. She exclaimed, “So, this is the ultra–luxury hotel

real gem.

happy inside. “I’m finally

She asked, “Jared

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