Chapter 675

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Jared’s reminder made my face flush instantly. I’d been in such a rush earlier that I hadn’t even checked the mirror after my shower. If I’d realized those hickeys were still visible, I would’ve just thrown on a turtleneck.

Jared looked like he’d taken another hit. He bit down in bitter silence, staring out the window and saying nothing.

‘Does he think I did it on purpose?‘ I wondered to myself.

Yvonne was completely clueless, happily staring out at the city lights. She turned to Jared and asked with a bright smile, “Where are we going for dinner tonight?”

Jared wasn’t really paying attention anymore. He said in a detached tone, “Let your mom choose where to

eat.”

So I took both Jared and Yvonne to that Mexican restaurant Nathan had taken me to last time.

The restaurant had a play area for kids–a great chance for Yvonne to build her confidence and practice her English. She eagerly ran off to play by herself.

Back at the table, Jared looked like he’d just sobered up, still out of it. His eyes kept drifting off, sometimes landing on me and staying there for a while.

As for me, I just kept glancing over in Yvonne’s direction.

Out of the blue, Jared asked, “Is Edward really that great?”

I nodded. “Yeah, he’s helped me a lot. He’s a decent person.”

“So, those two buildings at your high school—they’re his work?” Jared asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

said, not bothering

experienced than me when it comes

my voice turning cold. ‘He’s got some nerve talking about flirting when he was practically a pro at it

tone shifted, he knew he was about to get

and you’ve only got a month before you head back to China. Are you two really planning on trying a long–distance relationship?” Jared said

not yours,” I replied

quiet laugh,

frowned and asked,

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Chapter 675

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But you’re not really invested, are you? Once you’ve had your fun, you’ll just drop him,” Jared said, as if

a little irritated that Jared could

tongue. “You’ve got guts, turning a guy

can’t talk like a human, maybe just donate your

tea and set his cup down. “Just don’t go too far.

I said coolly.

have you been doing research on men or something?” Jared

“No need for research. Real life is full

“Fine. Just remember, when you get bored, take your heart back. Don’t lose yourself and end up on the

stay out of my

wasted, Jared seemed to have sobered up, no longer letting his

was like an unfathomable well–having him analyze me was starting to get

he still waiting for?‘

fall

next morning, I hurried Yvonne through a quick trip to the museum. Once we were done, Jared and Yvonne caught their flight back to

“Study hard. Don’t just

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