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Edward’s request made my heart race.

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Without thinking, I blurted out, “Sorry, that’s not convenient.”

Edward’s eyes grew darker.

‘Guys like him probably never get turned down,‘ I thought to myself.

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‘Still, I really don’t have any reason to invite him over to my place,‘ I added silently.

“How about next time?” Edward pressed on, not ready to give up.

I shook my head. “Mr. Jennings, let’s keep some distance between us. It’s better for both of us.”

Edward seemed to have seen this coming. He gave a relaxed smile. “Are you guarding yourself so closely because Ryan isn’t married yet?”

“Even if he does get married, there still wouldn’t be anything between us,” I replied, a heaviness settling in my chest. ‘Honestly, now that things are over with Ryan, I can finally throw myself into work and really hone my skills,‘ I thought.

Edward’s face grew somber. “Alright, go on upstairs.”

“Thanks for bringing me back. Goodbye,” I said politely, stepping into the elevator just as the doors opened.

closed, I looked up at Edward,

right at me, our eyes meeting for a split second before the elevator doors slid shut

the strength I’d managed to hold onto during the ride just vanished. I slumped against the

with Ryan. I just poured

into work.

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to take time off for the holidays. I got the

scored two great projects and got a fat year–end bonus. He could barely sit still with it, like it was burning a hole in his pocket. First thing he did was buy me a necklace, then picked out gifts for our parents. That night, he was buzzing with excitement, saying he wanted to treat me to dinner and even told me

ear to ear. Sophia was

Aiden jumped up as soon as he

bag down and smiled.

tied up most of the time, so

“Victoria, it’s almost the holidays and your boyfriend’s still working? He’s so

a look.

pouted, then, with a little

go ahead and order whatever you want,” Aiden said, grinning

ear.

menu, and just picked a few

these home–style dishes. We eat them

want it, just order it,” Aiden replied, spoiling her as usual. He’d always spent most of

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