Chapter 20

Seeing the hopeful eyes of Matthew and Lindey, finally nodded.

But deep down, I promised myself: if Jace had any more dealings with Tanya, even after we got married, I'd leave him without a second thought.

Everyone at the table sighed in relief when I agreed, and the atmosphere turned warm and relaxed.

After dinner, I couldn't just leave.

Back in the bedroom, the awkwardness between Jace and me was even worse.

"You go take a shower," Jace broke the silence first.

Just then, my phone rang. It was Lena. I glanced at Jace. "You go ahead. I'll take this call."

Jace went into the bathroom, and I answered the phone. Lena's voice had a hint of accusation. "Rea, you didn't sleep at my place last night, and you're not here tonight either. you go back to Jace's?"

Did

the middle of the room, I replied

back together?

bit my lip. "We're getting our marriage certificate

before asking,

moon outside. "People change. He blocked Tanya's contact and promised not to see her again. I want to

mind, there was no point in arguing. She just said, " Rea, just remember you deserve someone who can make

Jace was hugging me from behind. He wasn't wearing a shirt, just pajama pants. His arms, still damp from the shower, held me close. He

lips found my neck, gently nipping and sending shivers down

what he wanted, but I stopped his

marriage certificate tomorrow. One more day

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push further. He kissed my cheek. "Alright, you go take a shower

laughed. "Is there a prize for

paused before replying,

but I wasn't, so

bathroom and stayed there for almost an

I came out.

asleep. His phone was on the nightstand,

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