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

big bed in the middle of

and Jace are back together? Lena sounded

"We're

before asking,

window and looked at the crescent moon outside. "People change. He blocked Tanya's contact and promised not to see her again.

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

behind. He wasn't wearing a shirt, just pajama pants.

my neck, gently nipping and sending shivers down my spine, making

knew what he wanted, but I stopped his hand. "Let's wait until

marriage certificate tomorrow. One more day

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a shower and get some rest. Tomorrow morning, we'll go

laughed. "Is there a prize for

before replying,

ready, but I wasn't, so I

almost an hour, hoping he'd be

I came out.

had indeed fallen asleep.

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