Chapter 1969

Chapter 1969

Fitch's wound was slowly healing, but come midnight, he found himself itching to scratch at the scab.

Nolan was sound asleep between them, and Zoey, without even opening her eyes, said in a cool tone, "Move again, and you'll wake Nolan."

Fitch felt a pang of jealousy but didn't dare ask for anything, merely grunting in response, subdued.

Nolan was blissfully unaware of the undercurrents between the two, sleeping peacefully in the middle.

A month later, Zoey took Nolan to a gathering in Greenfield. It was her first such outing since coming back.

Fitch mingled with a group of men, his gaze lingering on her throughout the event. He saw her chatting happily with Maja, then laughing with Carol about something. She seemed much more open, and although she was cold to him, just being by her side gave him some peace. As for his current heartache, he knew he deserved it.

Aware of this, he always found himself sneaking glances at her from secluded corners.

After mingling with her friends, the men started to approach.

Cornelia was approached by Omar Casson, who she pushed away, only for him to cling back, his tone through gritted teeth.

fill of rumors with others? Talking to people tonight, I felt

having recently won a prestigious award, was in a good mood, poking Omar in the chest with her finger. "You don't

a deep breath, his fingers curling slightly.

what? You're implying I'm fickle, that

of me, I had someone sideline him. Cornelia, even if it's just to spite me, you should aim higher." Cornelia stiffened,

his hand to her waist, "Don't demean

her brow furrowed, "I

you did, it's my fault, okay? Stop saying things to provoke

was defensive, clearly not his first time

"You wouldn't believe

eyes reddened, "If I hadn't caught you in the

with

an accident. And

be

been with three men. How

soon. Then she watched the

the fight was over, both men

and angry, could only shout, "Let him leave; this is the house I bought

with her thick skin, remembered then that Omar had

to the young

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