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.

him here. Embarrassment and

He must've

never shown fear.

in front of

that moment, the words I wanted to

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and said,

I curled up under the

later, I heard Jace's footsteps

his lips left, he

yet he still did it. Maybe my constant forgiveness made him think that hurting me once or twice was no

he ignited inside me hadn't died down, I

cool

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

my department? Who

and

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. I didn't mind sharing my humiliation with

few seconds. "Did you

halfway," I said, feeling like a fool as the words

can stop halfway even with his pants off? If it's

off, not finishing

didn't say it, but I understood. She meant that Jace didn't love

like that. If he loved me, he wouldn't be spending the night

sad for Tanya losing Desmond, and it was right for Jace to take care of his close friend's widow, but he had crossed

about giving up on him, right? Then just let him go and find

Lena advised me.

up on Jace is

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

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was like a mother to me. She was the one who taught me what to

1. me.

I was quiet. "Rea, maybe we're overthinking this. Think about how good Jace has been to you over

he goes, he says you're his fiancée. Maybe he's

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