Chapter 829:

She woke late the next afternoon, the previous night’s snow having given way to a sunny day. The lively sounds of people enjoying the weather drew her to the window. She watched the activity below, the warmth of the sun soothing her chilled bones.

After a moment basking in the sunlight, a knock on the door pulled her from her reverie.

Elyse wrapped herself in a coat and approached the door to find her new neighbor, Edward, standing outside with a grin.

“Figured you’d be awake. How about lunch on me? Go change, and I’ll meet you in the lobby,” he suggested cheerfully.

The sight of Edward stirred Elyse’s conflicted emotions, prompting a weary sigh. “Are you sure about this? I’m hardly a catch. You know about my past marriage.”

Edward replied, “Does being married before mean I can’t pursue you? Can’t I chase someone I genuinely like?”

you’re willing to be with a divorced woman? With your prospects, you could find someone

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rare to find someone I truly connect with. If I let you go and settle for someone else,

the same about you,” Elyse countered, her

earnest. “You’re lying. How can you say you feel

Elyse found herself at

it firmly against his chest. “Can you feel my strong chest

away, stepping back in alarm. “Can you not

smug smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “You’re too passive, so I have to take

direction of the bathroom, like something had just hit

flickering within them.

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