Chapter 383

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Ryan stepped out of his car, dressed in a crisp white shirt with his hair perfectly styled he had that look of a charming rogue who came from a good family.

The roses in his hand popped against his white shirt, making for a scene you just couldn’t ignore.

Watching it all, I felt a little dazed, like I was caught in a dream.

The tension between Jared and Nathan was thick, but the moment Ryan stepped out of his car, it was like time froze.

While they were still stunned, I turned and bolted toward the apartment complex.

By the time they snapped out of it, I was already inside.

I planned to stick around here for a while, so the last thing I wanted was to have everyone in the neighborhood watching my drama.

The memory of the last time all three guys had dinner at my place was still haunting me–talk about awkward. Now they’d bumped into each other again, and I didn’t want to pick sides or get caught in the middle. Honestly, bailing was the smartest move.

went out to the balcony and checked the street below. Jared and Nathan had already taken off–their cars

nowhere to be seen.

someone knocking at the

as I stared

be all three of them,‘ I

walked over and peeked through the peephole. All I could see was a vivid bunch

calling out from the other side of the door. “Victoria, open

The roses he’d been cradling before were now clutched in his hand, the stems trailing down as if he’d

leave?”

he did, a

bent down, picked up the fallen petals, and glanced at me.

filled it with water, and started unwrapping the roses, making himself right

together. “I’ve had a few drinks, and now my head’s spinning. I really don’t have the energy to play host

at me. “I’m not a kid, Victoria.

I’m obviously trying to show him the

Let me rub your temples–I actually picked up a few tricks from a doctor. Whenever

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