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

at Edward, as if the idea of greeting him had completely slipped

but his smile stayed in place. “Mr. Holcomb, why

Uncle Edward? I need to talk to your mom for a

at him. “Dad, if you’re gonna argue with Mom, can you save

inside!” Jared’s voice dropped, dark

stuck out her tongue, startled, and hurried

Edward. “Would you mind watching my daughter

wanted to say something but hesitated.

handle things and turned to follow

yanked me by the arm

fed up with how rough he was being. I said coldly, “Jared, if you keep disrespecting me

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stiffened, then released me. He looked at me with a suffocating intensity. “Victoria, are you trying to get yourself killed? Why do you

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

all over again, that I wouldn’t survive this

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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