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

at the big bed in the middle

are back together? Lena sounded

"We're getting our

was silent for a moment before asking, "Are you sure about

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

up my mind, there was no point in arguing. She just said, " Rea, just remember you deserve someone who can make you feel secure and happy." "Yeah," I replied, ending the call. I stood there, lost

back made me realize Jace was hugging me from behind. He wasn't wearing a

my neck, gently nipping and sending shivers

but I stopped his hand.

tomorrow. One

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"Alright, you go take a shower and get some rest. Tomorrow morning, we'll go get

there a prize for being

paused before replying,

ready, but I wasn't, so I made a quick

almost an hour, hoping he'd be asleep by

I came out.

worried about my discomfort, had indeed fallen asleep. His phone was on

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