Chapter 90

If I could've disappeared on the spot, I would've done it in a heartbeat.

But I couldn't.

And I knew that the longer I dodged this, the more Hayden would overthink it.

He was the type who never held back-always said whatever popped into his head, no matter how bold or out-of-line it was. He didn't treat me like an outsider, that was for sure.

With that in mind, I forced myself to look up casually. "Really? Words alone don't prove anything."

"Mm," Hayden hummed, taking a sip of water. "I can-"

The second he started, alarms went off in my head. "Hayden, shut up."

I surrendered..

"I was going to say, if you need proof, I can go to the hospital," Hayden finished.

Even though it sounded innocent, it still felt loaded with all sorts of hidden meanings.

Why would I need him to prove anything? I wasn't his girlfriend.

"Save that proof for your future wife," I shot back, standing up abruptly and heading to the restroom.

Just as I rounded the corner, a hand grabbed my arm, and the familiar scent told me who it was before I even turned around.

a bit much to be having lunch with a

help but laugh. "Are we not allowed to eat here?

Kay!" Jace's forehead was practically pulsing, veins popping. "If you're gonna find

everything he said

of course, it was meant

senior engineer with dual degrees from Cambridge. How many of those do you have?" I

background this

Sure, he was a successful CEO, but his academic record was nothing to brag about. On that front,

a natural talent for business. That was why he'd inherited his dad's company, and in just a few years, he'd

Jace was too

Chapter 90

am I really

""You're not

not wanting to crush him completely. After all, he was someone I'd loved for ten years. If he was

Hayden," I added, knowing exactly how much it

thinking about how gentle he'd been with Tanya

we're done. Who I eat with, what I do-it's none of

words only darkened Jace's expression further, but he sneered, "If you want to prove your worth, then find

but laugh. "You're not worried about what people think when you're with a pregnant widow, so why should I care? And here's a reminder for you-if you find someone

a smirk, "Though I guess that just highlights your kindness and

left sputtering, struggling to come up with a

free from his grip

at my reflection. My face

his

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