ter two hours hooked up to an IV, it was finally over. I pressed my hand over the spot where the needle had been, staring blankly ahead.

Jared came over with my meds and said softly, “Let’s go. We’ll head back.”

I got up, feeling chilled to the bone. The coat I had on wasn’t keeping me warm at all.

Just then, a trench coat was gently draped over my shoulders. I froze for a second and glanced at Jared.

“Just wear it. Don’t complain,” he murmured, then led me toward the car.

“You’re this sick, and where’s your little boyfriend?” Jared sneered as we got into the car.

He took the opportunity to mock me as soon as we sat down.

I didn’t want to admit that Ryan and I had already broken up, so I just muttered, “He’s busy with work. I didn’t want to bother him.”

Jared let out a couple of dry laughs but didn’t say anything else.

When we got home, Jared told me to head upstairs first while he went out to pick up something to eat.

I obediently did as he said and went inside. Jared used to go everywhere with his assistant, but this time, he must’ve been in such a rush he didn’t even bring his driver along.

I sat at home, not liking how quiet it was, so I turned on the TV.

There was a girl group dancing on a variety show, and one of the girls had a pretty mixed–race face that looked familiar.

Then it hit me–it was Nathan’s sister.

I didn’t expect her to look so fresh and pretty on camera, and she was even standing in the center.

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her and her own

scenes of animals and nature had

just survival

phone rang in my bag, and I reached for it, thinking it was Jared calling to say he

caller ID, and a deep, husky male

dropped my phone. I glanced

my emotions in

“Jared just called and totally ripped into me, said you were sick and

me to go upstairs, he

I didn’t expect him to call you. I’m already feeling better,” I replied,

voice came out flustered.

the one who should apologize. Just make sure you rest,” Ryan let out

he

fingers trembling, it suddenly hit

ten minutes later,

brought back some of my favorite light snacks, but his face was

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as he

the food down on the table, hands on his hips, a clear

turned to look at him, and for a moment, he was acting more like a protective dad or big brother

in my relationships like

call Ryan again, okay?”

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