Chapter 281

Then Jared grabbed his phone and played a song I recognized right away. He turned the screen toward me. “Is that you with the mask on?”

I glanced at it, felt a chill, and quickly denied it. “That’s not me. Where did you get that

video?”

“It’s from a dance studio’s promo video. Victoria, that’s you, isn’t it?” Jared frowned. “Since

when did you start dancing like that?”

I didn’t expect him to see that video. I suddenly felt embarrassed. “So what if it’s me? I can dance however I want. It’s my choice,” I said flatly.

“Pretty tempting,” Jared said, and then laughed, “You’re really good at dancing. I’ve

watched it over and over the past few days.”

“Jared, cut the charm. I don’t need it anymore,” I said angrily, pushing him away. “Just

leave now.”

Seeing I wasn’t interested in talking anymore, Jared walked toward the balcony, sounding annoyed. “Yvonne, come with Dad.”

Yvonne shuffled her feet and looked at me with some hesitation. “Mom, I’ll go back with

Dad for now. Can I still come for dinner next time? I’m not picky anymore. I’ll eat anything.”

me feel conflicted and helpless. She was slowly getting better, but I

go,” I nodded. After Jared left with Yvonne,

until after five. Since I was heading to Ryan’s place later,

When I got to Ryan’s door, it opened before I could

stood there, smiling

for you.” I

I’m just glad you came,” Ryan said as he took

to grab the stuff.

introduced him right away. “This

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an awkward smile. “Ms. Murphy,

“It’s

pair of white women’s slippers in front of me.

My heart skipped a beat. “Why would you get slippers

asked with a smile.

them while I was

them.”

a small sound of acknowledgment. Without my heels

I only came up to

place,” Ryan said with a

luxury

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