Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 680

“May I invite you to a dance?” Silas inquired.

Rose stood up gracefully and placed her hand in his palm. “Of course.”

Silas noticed the tears glistening in the corners of her eyes in the soft light. He tightened his grip on her

hand, which startled her, prompting a futile attempt by her to break free from his hold.

“Is something wrong? Do you regret your decision?” Silas inquired, raising an eyebrow.

“No, but why did you pinch my hand?” Rose grumbled.

“I can’t pinch your feet, can I?” he teased, finding humor in the odd question.

“You” Rose began, but her retort was cut short as Silas twirled her gracefully by the waist. After a

dizzying spin, she found herself dancing to the rhythm of the music with him.

“Did you cry just now?” he whispered, glancing at her reddened eyes as his hand rested on the small of

her back.

no tears. I was yawning,” she denied, but was taken aback by how observant

I could have been

You certainly were,” she retorted, her teeth

you wouldn’t have crashed

forgot to mention,” Silas interjected with a sly

“What is it?”

him. “After you left the accident scene, I called the traffic police, and they

were at fault, Ms. Emerson.”

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glared at him, biting her lip in

with you tomorrow. I don’t

for the repair costs,” he quipped, leaning in with a

will save you some money.”

was silently frustrated. Silas had to be one of

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by Lily’s side throughout the party but couldn’t help scanning the room for Alyssa. She was nowhere to be found,

of unease crept over him.