It was like someone smashed open a jar full of secrets right in front of me–panic, confusion, and fear all came flooding in at once.

I stared at Jared, stunned. Those eyes of his, always so deep and sharp, looked right through me, just like they always did.

But I snapped back fast, throwing on a sarcastic smile. “You must’ve got it wrong. There’s nothing between me and him.”

On the outside, I looked totally calm, even though inside I was freaking out.

No one in their right mind would ever tie me to Edward, especially since he’s Uncle Ryan.

That connection was both a dangerous boundary and the very thing that proved there was nothing between us.

“Is that so?” Jared replied with a question of his own, dodging mine completely.

He didn’t bother to show any evidence–just tossed the question right back at me. That old fox, with two lifetimes of experience, was as cunning as ever.

My expression turned cold as I said, clearly annoyed, “You just said you wouldn’t meddle in my business, so why are you butting in again? Jared, I’ve made up my mind.”

Jared froze, his face stiffening. “What decision?”

you out of my life for good,” I said angrily. “Now that I know you’re the

bracing against the table for support. There was a hint of desolation on his handsome

he looked at me. “I never expected you to forgive me, but… Victoria, before I returned to this life, I remembered everything. You never treated me like an enemy–you just slowly

away

from me…”

“At least it proves I have

aren’t.”

you are. Even though I hurt you so deeply in our previous life, you never tried to get back

didn’t want to hear any more of his regretful talk–it all just sounded so

me. He leaned back, his tall frame stretched out,

write my resignation letter right now,” I

before I could get far, a big hand caught my arm and gently pulled me back. “Victoria, you told me before–adults

off, angry, but his words made

talk a bit more,” Jared said, his voice back to that

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