I’d always known Jared was sharp, but I hadn’t expected him to piece everything together so quickly.

I glanced at Yvonne sitting beside me, pressed my lips together, and just ignored him.

Jared’s breathing suddenly grew rapid, and it was like he lost control of his emotions all at once.

In the shadows, he grabbed my wrist, squeezing so hard it felt like my bones might snap.

I glared at him, annoyed.

There was raw pain in Jared’s eyes, as if I’d truly pushed him over the edge this time.

The car pulled up in front of the restaurant. As soon as the door opened, I shook off Jared’s grip, got out first, and carried Yvonne out of the car.

“He’s Nora’s dad…” Yvonne immediately recognized Edward.

Edward smiled and nodded. “Hey there, Yvonne.”

“Is Nora here today?” Yvonne seemed to really like the kind girl from last time.

Edward shook his head. “She’s not here. I invited you all to dinner.”

“Oh.” Yvonne seemed a bit let down.

for a while before finally stepping

out, he just stared straight at Edward, as if the idea of greeting him had

stayed in place. “Mr. Holcomb, why don’t you head inside

don’t you go inside with Uncle Edward? I need to talk to your mom for

Mom, can you save it for when we’re home, behind

inside!” Jared’s voice dropped, dark and

tongue,

mind watching

to say something but hesitated. I

to trust that I could handle things

me by the arm

up with how rough he was being. I said coldly, “Jared, if you keep disrespecting me like this, we’re

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at me with a suffocating intensity. “Victoria, are you trying to get yourself killed? Why do you keep

eyes blazing red with emotion, it finally hit me what he was really

self–destruct all

I already have,” I

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