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.

think it's a bit much to be having lunch with a

was full of anger, jealousy practically oozing out of him, and I couldn't help but laugh.

veins popping. "If you're gonna find a guy,

walked in, everything he said dripped with contempt

it was meant

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

Hayden's impressive background this morning after digging into

Sure, he was a successful CEO, but his academic record was

and a natural talent for business. That was why he'd inherited his

their strengths and weaknesses." But Jace was too proud, always focused on his own accomplishments, never giving credit to others +25

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your eves, am I really that

""You're not

was someone I'd loved for ten

I added, knowing exactly

on my arm tightened, almost to the point of pain. Just thinking about how gentle he'd been with Tanya not too long ago sent a sharp

done. Who I eat with, what I

want to prove your worth, then find someone better than me. Someone who's

what people think when you're with a pregnant widow, so why should I care? And here's a

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

Jace was left sputtering, struggling to come

from his grip and headed straight for

of the mirror, staring at my reflection. My face wasn't as

and I were over, his hurtful words still managed

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