Edward’s sudden voice startled me.

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I turned around to look at him, catching a flicker of annoyance in his eyes.

“Mr. Jennings, do you always enjoy eavesdropping on people?” I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm.

Edward’s face turned a bit awkward before he tried to explain himself.

“I called and texted you, but you never replied. I was worried something might have happened to you,” he said, his voice dropping a little.

I gave a small laugh and said, “Or maybe I just pretended not to see your calls and texts?”

Edward’s face stiffened for a second, then he looked a bit resigned. “Yeah, that did cross my mind.”

“It’s getting late. I’m heading home now. See you,” I said, not wanting to stand here making small talk with him in the dark.

Edward stepped forward, blocking my way. “Aren’t you even a little curious about what Ryan has been doing these days?”

For some reason, that just pissed me off. I shot him a glare. “Mr. Jennings, are you seriously that bored? First you tell me to cut him off for good, then you turn around and feed me news about him. Do you get a kick out of messing with me

like this?”

Edward’s gaze lingered on my face, and when he saw I was angry, he actually smiled.

“I just wanted to see your reaction. Sorry. If you don’t want to know, I’ll keep quiet,” he said, stepping aside to let me pass. “It’s almost the end of the year. You should be heading home for the New Year, right?”

“Yes!” I said, striding past him without another word.

back, but I

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you could feel the holiday

over the neighborhood, their warm glow lighting up the way back

for the elevator,

Year’s wishes in the

got home, I flopped down on the couch,

in that seductive fragrance. As I

the air, as if he was still right

me.

seeped into

realized it, my

my energy and time into work and trying to enjoy my own life, but when midnight comes and I’m alone

in the warmth of everyday life, to read the New Year’s wishes others had sent,

for him.

my phone was from Isabelle,

I scrolled through, and saw that every single thing she sent was

up, guys in sharp suits, ladies in classy dresses. And every shot Isabelle sent was focused

Fiona saying something,

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in to

a bit over five feet, seemed so tiny and delicate next to him. She looked so sweet

photos, Fiona was covering half her face to the

reached out and took her hand, like they were completing some

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