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.

enough is enough. Haven't you had your fill of rumors with others? Talking

mood, poking Omar in the chest with her finger. "You don't

his fingers curling slightly. "That's not

what? You're implying I'm fickle,

you spark a rumor, at least pick someone decent. The guy tonight was so arrogant in front of me, I had someone sideline him. Cornelia, even if it's just to spite

his hand to her waist, "Don't demean yourself

lowered her lashes, her brow

fault,

defensive, clearly not his first time

"You wouldn't believe

I hadn't caught you in the

was with someone

an accident. And truth

be

her liberal demeanor she had only been with three men. How many boyfriends does an average

she genuinely didn't expect him to come back so soon. Then she watched the two men fight, still finding the time to bathe, dress, and put on

out, the fight was

shout, "Let him leave;

with her thick skin, remembered then

apologized to the

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