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Seeing I was pissed, Edward immediately moved over and sat right next to me, closing the gap between us.

I tensed up, instinctively edging away from him, trying to keep my distance.

“Alright, don’t be mad. Sorry, I didn’t mean it that way,” he said, trying to make

peace.

I was just sulking for a bit, but honestly, I didn’t let it get to me.

‘It’s snowing again,‘ I muttered to myself, watching the snowflakes drift down outside the window.

This winter just seemed endless.

Outside, the air was thick with the vibe of the New Year–bright, festive colors everywhere, and you couldn’t help but feel a little happier.

Edward moved back to his seat on the other side, putting some distance between

us.

As we neared the restaurant, my nerves were stretched tight as a wire.

With each security checkpoint we passed, my anxiety grew heavier.

Edward tried to reassure me. “Don’t be nervous. I’ll speak up for you.”

“Okay,” I replied, realizing I was actually starting to lean on him a bit.

When the car finally stopped, I followed Edward into a grand living room, up the stairs to the second floor, and into a fancy private room. There, I saw Jeffrey Jennings–and for a second, I was sure I’d seen that face before. Then it clicked: I must’ve seen him on TV.

“Ms. Murphy, please, have a seat,” Jeffrey said. He looked strict, but there was something approachable about him.

“Thank you,” I replied politely, sitting down next to him. My palms were practically sweating.

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have a chat with you,” Jeffrey said, noticing my unease

there was no way

pulled up a chair and sat down next

why Ryan fell for you. You’re beautiful, graceful, and warm–you make up for some

off guard, and I shot

“Maybe he’s just got

Me: ‘…‘

make me some kind of mother figure? If anything, I’m more like

agreeing nor disagreeing. “Ryan’s always missed out on a bit of motherly love, so maybe he was looking for that in you. Ms. Murphy, you seem like someone with a gentle personality. Ryan told me that when he’s with you, he feels completely at ease, no pressure

even

have broken up,

all settled. We won’t be seeing each other

thinking of the bigger picture,” Jeffrey said, then pulled out a small redwood box. “As an

jumped a little and quickly shook my head. “No, I really

after Ryan all this time, and for supporting his marriage to the Chamberlain Family,” Jeffrey

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and I realized I

took it, that would be the end for Ryan and

strangers.

unshed tears. With shaking fingers, I took the redwood box and whispered, “Thank you, Mr. Jennings. I’ll accept

sounding a bit more satisfied. “Now that you’ve accepted the gift, you and Ryan shouldn’t see each

hard and said seriously, “I

“What if Ryan comes

moment, but quickly steadied myself and replied, “I’ll make it clear to him. He’s proud and knows

I’m sorry if it feels like I’m coming between you