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

I said, but there was

sat down next to me, totally at

out a soft sigh. “Looking at you, I think I finally understand why Ryan fell for you. You’re beautiful, graceful,

me off guard, and I shot a glance at

chimed in, “Maybe he’s just got a bit of a mommy

Me: ‘…‘

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

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

‘Why are we even talking about

Murphy, you and Ryan have broken up, right?” Jeffrey

all settled. We won’t be seeing

pulled out a small redwood box. “As an

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

way of thanking you for looking after Ryan all this time, and for supporting his marriage to the Chamberlain

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my heart twisted, and I realized

I took it, that would be the end for Ryan and me. From now on, we’d

strangers.

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

you,” Mr. Jennings said, sounding a bit more satisfied. “Now that you’ve accepted the gift, you and Ryan shouldn’t see each other anymore. Don’t interfere with his new

won’t!” I bit down hard and said seriously,

me, but then he pressed further, “What if Ryan comes looking for you? How would you

make it clear to

do understand Ryan. I’m sorry if