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. Haven't you had your fill of rumors with others? Talking to people tonight, I felt like

recently won a prestigious award, was in a good mood, poking Omar in the chest with her

took a deep breath, his fingers curling slightly.

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

tonight was so arrogant in front of me, I had someone sideline him. Cornelia,

his hand to

her lashes, her brow

fault, okay? Stop saying things

clearly not his first time being

"You wouldn't believe me

darkened, then his eyes reddened, "If I hadn't caught you in the act, maybe

was with

was an accident.

be

men. How many boyfriends does an average woman have in a lifetime?

to come back so soon. Then she watched the two men fight, still finding the

time she came out, the fight was

shout, "Let him leave; this is the

with her thick skin, remembered

apologized to the

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