Chapter 682

I took a good look at the poster and then looked away. “Yeah, he’s drop–dead gorgeous.”

“Ms. Murphy, you totally could’ve had a guy like that in your collection back in the day. If you ever throw a party, don’t forget to invite me,” Elaine joked with a mischievous grin.

I laughed along. “Who knows, maybe I really will get my shot.”

“Ms. Murphy, I just knew you’re not the type to stick to one tree. You’re after the whole forest, aren’t you?” Elaine said, acting like she had me all figured out.

I gazed at the busy street, and that powerful, domineering face flashed through my mind.

“Keeping a whole mountain and a forest of men isn’t exactly a bargain,” I said, half–joking.

When I got back to my apartment that night, Jared called.

“Just ten days left and your course is over. Are you about to quit on me?” Jared sounded like he’d been drinking, his voice hoarse with a hint of drunkenness.

“Quit what job? Are you firing me now?” I teased him back.

here, Edward wouldn’t let you. With him around, what could you possibly worry about?” Jared knew just how loaded the Jennings family was, so in his mind, as long

too much on men, and it ended with me dying miserably. Do you really think I’d walk down

snap out of it, his voice suddenly clearer.

back to Hachester and picking up my work again,”

about this?” Jared sounded genuinely surprised,

I shot back, my voice calm. “I’m my own person, he’s his. We

anymore, can you?” Jared let out a low, regretful sigh. “Did I hurt

right or wrong, as long as I don’t regret it, that’s enough for

stuck in a box I drew myself,” Jared said with a bitter laugh. “It’s like I’ve locked myself up

there, you know. You’re the one who won’t step

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Chapter 682

for his issues.

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the one refusing to cross them. Can’t blame

where’d all your passion and desires go? Planning to become a monk now?” I teased,

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