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.

life. Even if you wanted to stay here, Edward wouldn’t let you. With him around, what could you possibly worry about?” Jared knew just how loaded

ended with me dying miserably. Do you really think I’d walk down that same

his voice suddenly clearer.

heading back to Hachester and picking up my work again,” I replied, my

Jared sounded genuinely surprised, like he hadn’t seen that

I need his approval?” I shot back, my voice calm. “I’m my own person, he’s his. We just crossed

really can’t trust anyone anymore, can you?” Jared

to live my life clear–headed,” I said, biting my lip. ‘Whether it’s right or wrong, as long as I don’t

chill and carefree, while I’m just spinning in circles, stuck in a box I drew myself,” Jared said with a bitter laugh. “It’s like

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

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for his issues.

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drew the lines, and I’m the one refusing to cross them. Can’t

Planning to become a monk now?” I teased, laughing. “The you

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