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It was rare to see Jared this unsure of himself. Still, I frowned and snapped, “Don’t I deserve someone better than

you?”

Jared looked taken aback by my sudden outburst. A sheepish grin spread across his face as he said, “No, you do

deserve better. But I’m scared you’ll find someone.

“Honestly, I let you stay at the hotel for selfish reasons. I just kept thinking we’d get back together.”

I stared at him, stunned. I couldn’t believe he’d just said that so openly. I raised an eyebrow and asked, “So, after

the divorce, you’re planning to win me back?”

Jared was a mature, clear–headed man. He wasn’t like those shy boys who were too nervous to speak their minds, blushing and stammering, afraid one’d see right through them–or not see them at all.

In my memory, he was gentle yet sharp, steady but with underlying forcefulness. Just like with his investments, he liked to see right through things before making a move–he’d strike fast and hard, never missing his mark.

Now I could tell he had me in his sights.

Jared nodded and replied, “Yes. I know it sounds ridiculous, and you probably won’t even give me a shot, but I still

want to try.”

end up humiliating yourself. Unless you hand over

life.”

“What, you want me to put my

“Relax, I’m just messing with you. Who’d pick up a fork for a dish they’ve already had enough of? Unless they’ve got no

gave a relaxed smile.

do.”

tangle with him, I said,

Jared hurried after me.

phone call, the green light was already counting down. I didn’t notice until

you’re going,”

to

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the hotel lobby, I saw him slide into a silver Bentley that was idling at the curb, then pull away. Only then did I realize my heart no longer beat for Jared–the man I had once

me he liked me, I was so thrilled I couldn’t sleep, imagining us

my love for him was

I took Melissa out for dinner at

totally floored by the place. She exclaimed, “So, this

real gem. I

words made me genuinely happy inside. “I’m finally getting divorced,” I told

stunned. She asked, “Jared agreed to let you

“Yeah,” I said.

couldn’t have been easy.

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