Chapter 688

I jumped in surprise and quickly tried to cover her mouth before she could blurt out anything else.

But with a few drinks in her, Elaine was unstoppable. As we got closer, she shot me a mischievous look, then mouthed. “So hot!” at me, making sure Edward couldn’t hear.

“Ms. Murphy, I’ll leave you two alone!” Elaine chirped, making a beeline for the elevator.

It was late at night, the streets still slick from the recent rain, and the chill in the air had only grown sharper.

I was just in a white shirt and slacks, my hair thrown up in a messy bun, makeup still smudged on my face from earlier.

Edward shrugged off his suit jacket and draped it over my shoulders.

“It’s so cold–why didn’t you wear something warmer?” Edward’s voice was low and husky.

I slipped off his jacket and handed it back to him. “Mr. Jennings, I’m home now. It’s warm at home.”

With that, I turned to head for the elevator.

strides. “Are you upset

“Even if you do, that’s

why did you leave halfway through?” Edward stepped closer. “Why did you just leave me there

such formal parties. I just felt out of place. I didn’t leave to abandon you–I just didn’t

eyes lit

to drive him away, but he actually chose

breath caught. I turned my face away and said quietly, “It’s late. I’m tired.

Edward’s voice was low, with a hint of

don’t believe that for

Earlier, I lost my temper because I just feel so insecure when I’m with you. Joel’s just ridiculously handsome,” Edward admitted, stepping right in front of me, his voice low as he confessed his worries. “I’m scared you’ll fall

I was genuinely stunned.

Now that’s something

flickered. He lowered his gaze, gently tracing his fingers along my cheek. “My ex–wife was head over heels for Joel–so much that she almost lost herself. She gave him everything, but he was just too much of a free

arched an eyebrow. “So in

said that,” Edward muttered, apologizing

just afraid you’ll walk away

genuinely surprised. “Why would you

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