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

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

his smile stayed in place. “Mr. Holcomb,

go inside with Uncle Edward?

can you save it for when we’re home,

inside!” Jared’s voice

stuck out her tongue, startled,

“Would you mind watching my daughter

like he wanted to say something but hesitated. I held up

trust that I could handle things and turned to

me by the arm

being. I said coldly, “Jared, if

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He looked at me with a suffocating intensity. “Victoria, are you

confronted me, his eyes blazing red with emotion, it finally hit

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

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

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