Chapter 7

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Even though I wasn't so turned on that I'd lose control, if Jace answered the phone or left right now, I'd be mortified.

He swallowed hard and grabbed his phone, pressing the button to hang up. He continued kissing my neck and collarbone.

But the phone rang again a second later. I knew that if he didn't answer, there would be no peace for either of us.

Turning my face to the side, I said, "You should answer it.

Jace looked uneasy. He pulled the blanket over me, picked up the phone, and walked to the balcony.

Even though he closed the sliding door, I could still hear him.

"I can't come over. Ask the nurse to help you.

"I didn't say I wouldn't take care of you... I know it's my fault...

"Fine, stop crying. I'm coming, I'll be there soon."

Then I heard the click of a lighter.

Jace was smoking.

For the first time, he was smoking at home.

It was nearly ten minutes before Jace returned. The air was tinged with the tobacco smell.

His eyes looked uneasy as he said, "Um... I have to go out for a bit. It's Tanya, she's in the hospital, and there's no one to look after her..."

For once, he didn't lie to me or try to hide the truth.

A chill spread through my body under the blanket. "Is it appropriate for you, a man, to take care of her?"

"I'm just going to find a caregiver for her," Jace said, straightening his clothes.

knew I couldn't keep him here. Embarrassment and sadness welled up inside me,

He must've been afraid that I'd cling to him and not let

a business magnate of Seavora, he had never shown fear. Yet here he was,

in front of

the words I wanted to say stuck in

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bitter smile and said, "Be

curled up under the blanket and

Jace's footsteps approaching. He kissed my

his lips left,

he still did it. Maybe my constant forgiveness made him think that hurting me

ignited inside me

to cool

last bit of

in my department? Who is that Tanya

knew, and

that will bring unnecessary trouble? Why would he

a few seconds. "Did you

feeling like a

even with his pants off? If

trailed off, not

She meant that

me, he wouldn't have left me like that. If he loved

it was right for Jace to take care of his close friend's widow, but he

him, right? Then just let him

Lena advised me.

Jace is simple, but what

Matthew

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like a mother to me. She was the one who taught me what to do when I got my first period and

1. me.

"Rea, maybe we're overthinking this. Think about

says you're his fiancée. Maybe he's just

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