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Chapter 506

“Thanks for your concern, but I really don’t know,” I replied, keeping my distance as I turned and walked out.

Actually, I’d already set the date with Jared’s team. We were all flying to Braylin together.

But later that night, when I was on the phone with Ryan, he caught me off guard. “Vic, why don’t you come a day early? Uncle Ryan’s plane is heading to Braylin then.”

+13)

We’d been chatting sweetly, and his sudden suggestion made my heart skip a beat. ‘Does Ryan really not get it?‘ I

thought.

He actually wanted me to fly on Edward’s private jet.

“No need to bother him. The company booked me a first–class ticket, and I need to discuss some work stuff with

the team on the way,” I said, shutting him down right away.

Jared had already taken care of everything–he even went as far as buying me a place to live.

Seeing that I turned him down because of work, Ryan didn’t push it.

“Vic, have you decided where you’re going to stay once you’re in Braylin?” Ryan asked, his voice low and gentle.

need to

asked softly. “I’ve got a few

aback for a

him down gently. “Thanks, Ryan, but I think I’ll just stay in the

him are divorced–so why is he still being so nice to you?” Ryan was clearly getting jealous, his voice a little sour. “Could you not get

now. It’s strictly professional

ex–wife go the whole year without talking, and they almost never see each other. That’s

don’t trust me?” I shot back, trying not to sound too

trust you. It’s your ex I can’t trust,” Ryan replied

Ryan felf. Honestly, I’d feel the same way if I

that this bothers you, but it’s just part of my job right now,” I said, keeping my

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sticking to my decision.

sounding a bit helpless. “Alright, but I need

wanting him to know I

perked up right

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them with the same patience and

be firm and serious.

treatment. He loved leaning into my arms, and when I gently stroked the back of his neck,

needed a little comfort.

Hachester for a couple days to be with the kids. I’ll head to Braylin

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