Chapter 358

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A minute ago, I’d actually felt bad for Ryan, seeing how hurt he looked. But now? Looking out for myself means keeping my distance from him, no matter what.

When I got home, I flipped on the lights, put on some soft music, and dragged my yoga mat into the living room. I spent an hour doing yoga, letting the music soothe me. Then I opened the fridge and whipped up some dinner for myself.

To keep myself in shape, I’d been cutting out greasy, salty foods lately. My skin was looking way better, and I wasn’t even cutting out carbs–just eating less of them.

Nathan texted me, asking what I was up to.

I sent him a photo of the city at night and told him I was going to get some rest.

Nathan seemed like he wanted to keep chatting, but my tone was cold, and he could feel it.

These days, the only calls I made were either to Yvonne or for work. Unless Nathan comes clean about what happened that day, I’m not going to bother with him.

just keeps bothering me like a

by in a flash. The renovation plans kept getting revised over and over, and all those nitpicky details were seriously

hectic, I felt pretty at peace. My days were full, and every so often, my parents would call to

never outright pressured me to get married, but there was always that gentle nudge–if I met someone good, I should at least give it

mean every guy out there is like him,‘ I kept reminding myself. I had to keep my mind open and not let

parents who actually get me is honestly a huge stroke of luck. I’m really grateful–even though I didn’t grow up with

my parents would like while out shopping, I’d just buy it and have it shipped to them. These days, I

too much, but I knew deep down they

Murphy?” a stranger’s voice came through the

ask who’s calling?” I answered,

won’t eat or drink anything Could you please come and try to talk to

Tasked, momentarily stunned–Ryan was the first person who

He got sick right after coming home from playing basketball. The doctor already gave him an

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