“She just mentioned it out of nowhere. Said you haven’t really been paying much attention to her lately, and that she wants to be the kind of daughter you’d be proud of,” Ryan said,

smiling.

I shook my head. “It’s not that I’m ignoring her, I just-”

“No need to explain. I’m sure you have your reasons,” Ryan said, then carried the fruit out.

I was honestly surprised at his words. Compared to Jared always coming on so strong, these new guys were way easier to deal with.

I glanced out at the balcony again. The two of them were still talking. I didn’t believe they were seriously just talking business out there.

Maybe I was just making problems for myself, even worrying if Jared would get all worked up with two other men hanging around my apartment.

Honestly, it was laughable. Jared pulled this exact stunt before. If anyone had gotten it, it

was him.

I was cooking in the kitchen when Nathan came in and said, “Want me to handle the stir- fry? I’m actually pretty decent with greens.”

I glanced at him in surprise. “Wait, you know how to cook?”

Nathan nodded. “Yeah, I can whip up some home–style dishes, but I doubt I’m as good as

you.”

I happened to be working on a fish, so since he was offering, I figured I’d let him show off a

bit. “Sure, these two dishes belong to you.”

up the pan, and realized he was missing something for the veggies. He grabbed half a

move, and he did look like he knew his way

came alive with the sound of

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half–crouched by the coffee table. Both of them looked stunned, like they never expected Nathan to be the one behind the

dashed over with her Lego car

smiled at her. “Your

said, “Of course! My mom’s been cooking at

to Yvonne, “Go

and I set out the plates and forks. “Alright, everyone,

was spotless before washing his hands and coming out. I handed him a bowl of soup,

a single detail. He saw the whole

reaching for some food, I noticed our wedding ring still on his left ring finger. The sight made my heart clench painfully.

table was quiet, everyone

to myself. Never again would

and asked Jared, “What

replied, “Just some work stuff. Mr.

a pretty

and said, “Honestly, these are our

there, so it’s

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