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.

here. Embarrassment and sadness welled

his eyes still uneasy. He must've been afraid that I'd cling to him and not let him

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

in front

I wanted to say stuck in

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a bitter smile and said, "Be careful on the

up under the blanket and closed

I heard Jace's footsteps approaching. He

his lips left, he

it. Maybe my constant forgiveness made him think that

ignited inside me hadn't

cool

the tub, staring blankly. As the last bit of my emotional turmoil finally faded

my department? Who is that Tanya Twain to

knew, and I

angry. "He's your fiancé, but he's going to take care of a widow in person? Is he out of his mind? Doesn't he know that will bring unnecessary trouble? Why would he get involved?" Even Lena thought it was inappropriate.

a few seconds. "Did

got halfway," I said, feeling like a fool as

swore loudly. "Jace can stop halfway even with his pants off? If it's not that he can't

off, not finishing

understood. She meant that Jace didn't

If he loved me, he wouldn't

for Jace to take care of his close

are thinking about giving up on him, right?

Lena advised me.

stayed silent. 'Giving up on Jace is

his family felt like my own. Matthew and Lindey treated me like

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me. She was the one who taught me what to do when

1. me.

quiet. "Rea, maybe we're overthinking this. Think about how good Jace has been

he goes, he says you're his fiancée. Maybe he's just being super nice,

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