"I can write it. Back when the film was looking for a distributor, I already had my eye on it—it's got real breakout potential."

Yates' gaze was sharp and intense. When his eyes met Jessica's, she could feel the heat in them instantly.

She murmured a quiet thank you and looked away.

She knew about the childhood engagement-their families had arranged it long ago. She remembered they'd met as kids, but that was all; the rest was a blank. They hadn't really been in touch over the years. Yates had spoken up for her once at the Zimmerman family's birthday banquet, but that was about it.

To her, Yates was still a near-stranger.

Vince, on the other hand, she'd known for years.

After dinner, the three of them headed for the cinema.

Vince carried the film reel off to the projectionist, while Yates went to the counter and returned with a tub of popcorn and three sodas.

He handed Jessica the popcorn and one of the sodas. "Can't watch a movie without these."

"Thank you."

Another thank you. So polite. So distant.

Yates raised an eyebrow, just a little.

"You really don't remember anything from when we were kids?"

He'd kept silent for two days. It was time to do something he couldn't drag this out any longer.

wishes couldn't be ignored. Neither could his

gently. "I had a really bad fever when I was little. When

hadn't tried to fix her memory loss. He never even knew

you want

he was

remember, maybe there'd be a little more closeness between them

years; her heart was nearly barren. She needed more

up to fate. Those memories were from so long ago. Even if I remembered them, I'm

There wasn't much point.

a pang of

shortcuts. He'd have

"Jessy, let's go.

the popcorn and soda in Jessica's hands, shot Yates a look, and

Meanwhile, in Riverside City-

It was still morning.

hospital and headed to

Bryant Group, with major locations in city

Grand Theater, the top cinema chain in the

rode the elevator to

was happening in fron of the theater, he felt something inside him

host

hard to promote the film, handing out

though they couldn't speak, not a trace of

Just like his Jessica.

balance. He gripped the handrail

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