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.

the car for a

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

place. “Mr. Holcomb, why don’t you

Yvonne. “Why don’t you go inside with Uncle Edward? I need to talk to your mom for a

you save it for when we’re home, behind closed doors?

voice dropped, dark

her tongue,

Edward. “Would you mind watching my daughter

say something but hesitated. I held up

I could handle things and turned to follow

yanked me by the arm and

I said coldly, “Jared, if you keep disrespecting me like this,

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are you trying to get yourself

it

wasn’t just jealousy–he was terrified I’d self–destruct all over

if I’m not supposed to get involved, I already have,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper as I

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