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Jordy instinctively drew back. “Hold up, no! I can’t go that far.”

“Why?” Corrie shot back, impatience simmering in her voice. “Do you want Elyse going around shouting our secrets to the world?”

“Of course not!” Jordy exclaimed, but quickly added, “But murder? That’s crossing a line I can’t even fathom. I won’t do it.”

Corrie’s expression twisted with disdain, her lips curling as she stared at him. She pressed her lips together, frustration leaking from her voice. “So, what are you willing to do for us? For our happiness?”

Jordy wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling the pressure mounting. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll take care of it. Just give me a little time. I’ll keep our secret safe.”

A bitter sneer curled on Corrie’s lips. She was beginning to doubt Jordy had the spine for anything, let alone protecting her.

“Have you spoken to

He cleared

wasn’t he?” Corrie pressed, her tone sharp. “I know he was. That

back stiffened, beads of cold sweat trickling down his spine. “My wife was there. It wasn’t the right

like glass falling to the floor. Nothing had been done. Not a single

I want is a home. I just want to be near you. Is that really too

“Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered. I promise, you

lips twisted in disbelief. His promises felt empty. But for now, she had no choice but to trust

that manipulative, conniving Jennie was being protected by Elyse and her

finally have a moment alone.

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was clear what was on his mind. Sex was the one

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