I turned away from the piercing stare of Ryan and caught sight of Nathan, his face frozen in shock. He quickly threw on his shirt, buttoning it up as he walked over. Nathan asked, “You

have more guests today?”

Ryan’s face darkened as he asked, “And who is he?”

I never imagined I’d end up in a situation like that, not even in my wildest dreams. Yet here

it was, playing out like some soap opera. Both of my backup guys showed up at my place at

the same time.

Both men turned to look at me at the exact same time, their gazes locking onto me. I regained my composure and offered a steady smile. “He’s my subordinate, Ryan.”

Ryan’s face went pale, and a wave of grievance washed over his expression. I turned and

gestured toward Nathan. “And this is my friend, Nathan.” Nathan’s brow furrowed slightly.

The tension in the room was thick, but I tried to lighten the mood. I reached out, took the

bag from Ryan, and asked, “Did you bring any dishes?”

Ryan’s face eased up a little, and he nodded. “Yeah, I brought some. I came over to have

lunch with you.”

I nodded, then turned to Nathan. “Do you have any plans for lunch? If not, maybe you

could…”

if I just eat here?” Nathan cut me off, picking up on

not–so–subtle hint.

“Lunch is fine, but just so you know, my

daughter over

quickly. “Perfect timing. I actually have some business matters I need

then, Yvonne called out from the elevator. “Dad,

the tense silence, Jared appeared, holding Yvonne’s hand. They seemed to be chatting but stopped dead in their

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me. “Mom, you’re home. Awesome! And look, Ryan’s

words made the whole room freeze in awkward silence. I looked over at Nathan, and

as he walked right up to us, demanding, “Victoria, what’s

Ryan brought some food over because

shook it. “Dad, didn’t you say you had lunch plans with someone else? Why don’t you head out

“No, I didn’t. I’ll

introduced himself, “Hey there, kiddo. I’m not your mom’s boyfriend, just a friend. You can

“Oh, okay.” Yvonne nodded.

at all about the

used to seeing Sally always trying to set Jared up with new girlfriends back at home. Yvonne’s way of

she seemed pretty chill about

who were indifferent and distant didn’t get hung up on relationships. They were quick to accept when things got distant or fell

was hoping to send at least one of them away, but it looked like all three guys were determined to stick

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