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That deep voice startled me, and my fingers, which had been reaching for the doorknob, jerked back like I’d touched a live wire.

I pressed myself up against the door, planning to keep listening in on what was happening outside.

I heard Ryan drawl, “Uncle Ryan, did you really fly back in the middle of the night just to lecture me?”

“I don’t have a problem with you dating, but you can’t just be reckless about it. You said she just got divorced? That’s not going to do your future any favors,” the man said sternly.

“I want to make my own choices when it comes to relationships. Not everything in my life needs to be mapped out by you,” Pyan shot back, sounding like a rebellious kid. “You’ve always tried to run my life.”

“It’s all for the family. Everyone’s doing their part, and none of us really get a say in this,” the man replied, his voice heavy with resignation.

“You got married, got divorced, and even let your kid go with your ex. You already proved that path doesn’t work–so why force me down it too?” Ryan’s voice was getting heated.

The man’s voice grew even heavier. “Just because I messed things up doesn’t mean you will too.”

“You’re older, more experienced, and even more calculating than I am. If you couldn’t handle it, what makes you think I could do any better?” Ryan shot back, his words sharp and biting.

The man went completely silent.

I couldn’t hide my surprise–so Ryan’s uncle was divorced too? It felt like I’d just stumbled onto a family secret while eavesdropping.

I knew I shouldn’t be listening, but I was hooked–I just couldn’t tear myself away.

Just then, the door swung open, and there I was, bent over eavesdropping, my face almost pressed against Ryan’s chest.

angry, and just smiled. “Come

wave of embarrassment wash over me,

look and nodded toward the door, signaling me to come

a huge living room. The place was so fancy

down from the top floor, and even the sunlight pouring in through the windows couldn’t compare to the dazzling

the couch. There was something about his look and bearing that

this is Victoria. Victoria, meet

Edward.”

polite nod. “Nice to meet you, Mr.

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when I realized he was about the same height as Ryan, and his physique was just as impressive. Even in a plain white shirt, he had an air of authority that made everyone else fade into

was basically what I imagined Ryan would look like in his thirties–mature, magnetic, and with that dangerous edge lurking beneath his polished exterior that made

I’m sure you overheard everything I just said to Ryan,” Edward said, his tone polite

flush

around the bush. “Ryan means a lot to our family. Hope

and his handsome face darkened. He said, “Uncle Edward, seriously, Victoria’s not my

calm, knowing smile. “Face is something you earn, not something

me here, and

I quickly said, “Thanks for being upfront, Mr. Jennings.