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It had been a situation I couldn’t easily escape, nothing more. My mother knew that, and so did Alexander, so Diana’s remark didn’t sting as she probably intended.

Still, Alexander’s jaw tightened slightly as he turned back to me, and I gave him a reassuring smile. This was one battle I wasn’t about to fight–Diana’s words didn’t have power here.

The conversation shifted as the waitress came to take our orders. Polite chatter filled the majority of the meal, with Diana seemingly having a wonderful time. My mother ever the gracious conversationalist, kept things flowing, filling the silences when I couldn’t think of anything to say to the woman who had so easily gotten under my skin.

Each time I glanced at Alexander, I noticed him watching not in the playful, suggestive way he had back at the pool, but with a quiet, steady gaze that spoke of concern

He could sense my unease, and it made me feel guilty. Alexander already had enough on his plate without me adding to his worries.

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to head our separate ways. The days leading up to the wedding

was why my mother hooked her arm around Diana’s and murmured conspiratorially, “Let’s give the kids a moment to say their goodbyes,” before ushering

out of earshot, Alexander turned to me. “Are you all right?” he asked, his voice low

but then I hesitated, frowning as I shook my head. “Actually… no. There’s something I want to talk to you about, but I’m not sure this is the time or

about my mother?” he asked.

my voice barely

been making comments like that to you all day?”

about what she’s said to me. It’s the way she’s been

widened slightly. “How do you

keeps implying there’s more to the rumors about you than meets the eye,” I said hesitantly,

have secrets.” His lips quirked into a small, knowing smile. “But you and I both know, my pretty little puzzle, that so do you. So, it doesn’t really bother you, does

Diana’s behavior came from a place of genuine concern, fearing that I didn’t

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