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.

in the car for a while before finally stepping

out, he just stared straight at Edward, as if the

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

don’t you go inside with Uncle Edward?

argue with Mom, can you save

voice dropped,

out her tongue, startled, and hurried

mind watching my daughter for

like he wanted to say something but hesitated. I held

seemed to trust that I could handle things and

me by the arm and dragged me

was getting fed up with how rough he was being. I said coldly, “Jared, if

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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

wasn’t just jealousy–he was terrified I’d self–destruct all over again, that I wouldn’t survive this

if I’m not supposed to get involved, I already have,” I said, my

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