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“We already have, haven’t we?” Ryan smirked at me, all fake smiles, flashing his ring finger. “Hey, I’m married now. I’m not gonna stand in your way. Love’s all about feelings anyway. Uncle Ryan’s into you? Not surprised.”

Edward said in a serious tone, “Sorry, Ryan, I…”

“Uncle Ryan, you don’t have to explain. I know exactly how it feels,” Ryan said, locking eyes with Victoria. “I used to be so sure no woman would ever be good enough for me. It was all just for fun, nothing serious.”

‘Just for fun?‘ That hit me right where it hurts.

I let out a laugh and nodded. “Just for fun, huh? If you take it seriously, it’s boring anyway.”

Edward, sensing the silent war between Ryan and me, jumped in, “Okay, food’s here. Let’s just eat.”

‘Ryan must’ve gone off the deep end, or maybe he’s just acting like he’s got two personalities,‘ I thought.

I wasn’t really hungry, so I just nibbled on some of the lighter stuff.

Noticing I wasn’t eating much, Edward asked in a low voice, “Is the food not to your taste?”

I shook my head. “No, I grabbed some snacks at lunch.”

Ryan ate slowly, glancing over at me from time to time before dropping his gaze again. I had no clue what was going on in his head.

I kept feeling like he was playing some kind of high–stakes game—and somehow, I was a player too.

and Victoria?” Edward

smile ever. “Yeah, you two go ahead and date. Vic’s

‘Ryan’s words felt completely

stiffened for a moment. ‘Gentle and

she’s definitely an interesting one,” Edward admitted, glancing

I didn’t hear a thing, just kept

“Uncle Ryan, you two aren’t actually planning to get married,

second, then looked at me. “That’s

Ryan fixed me with that sharp,

smile. “I’ve only been divorced for less than a year. Getting married isn’t

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mocking smile flashed in

didn’t look surprised–he seemed

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finished the meal with all that tension hanging in the air. I set my fork down and said, “I need to get back to the hotel and pack up. I’ll head

too. I’ll walk you back,” Edward

door, arms folded across his chest, just standing there

in the car, it felt like I could finally breathe

looked just as thrown off by Ryan’s little dinner stunt as

through my hair. “Sorry, are

my mood. I nodded, following his lead. “Of course I’m not happy. Felt like we

from the front seat, and handed it to me.

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