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Edward nodded. “Yeah, it’s not about being a rebellious kid. It’s about having a rebellious outlook on love and the world.”

“So what kind of rebellion would make you like me?” Isabelle choked out, then broke down, burying her face in her arms

and sobbing at the table.

Edward frowned slightly.

Ryan tried to cheer her up. “Hey, Isabelle, so you got rejected–no big deal. You know, the more setbacks you face, the tougher you get. Trust me, I’ve been through it. Next time, I’ll show you how to bounce back.”

Then Ryan turned to me with a grin. “Vic, when I cried in front of you before, did I ever get on your nerves?”

I felt a bit embarrassed. Ryan really treats me like family, huh? Is it even okay to talk about this kind of thing out loud?

“No, not at all. Good–looking people, guys or girls, always look pretty when they cry,” I said with a smile.

Edward suddenly glanced up at me, and my heart gave a little jolt. I couldn’t help but remember that night on his villa’s couch–how I’d cried my heart out in my sleep, even ended up biting him. I wondered if he was about to call me out, maybe say I’d cried like a banshee that night.

Isabelle seemed to realize she probably didn’t look her best right now, so she quietly grabbed a tissue and dabbed at her

tears.


Just then, the food arrived, the whole table covered in mouthwatering dishes that looked and smelled incredible.

eat,” Ryan said. “Isabelle, don’t let it get to you. Uncle Ryan

nodded. “I know, Uncle Ryan. Sorry, I lost

posure.”

“It’s fine. Speaking

as

start avoiding me now?”

then added pointedly, “But I do hope you’ll find someone your own age to

a moment, then suddenly fixed her gaze on me. “You mean someone like Ms. Murphy? Someone who’s

mean divorced?‘ I

glanced at me and replied in a mild tone, “No, she

I was probably overthinking it. Edward’s met every kind of woman out there, but the ones who could actually make his heart

harem.


clearly agreeing with Edward. “Uncle Ryan, you’re spot on. She

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not that innocent,” I shot back

raised an eyebrow. “Vic, sometimes being genuine is a real strength. A woman who understands how the world works but

that supposed to be a compliment?” I asked, glancing at

grinned. “Of course

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across the table, her gaze growing even more sorrowful. “Ryan, I used to think you two weren’t a good match, but

got a great personality, and it’s

food, but I couldn’t help feeling a little pleased. Ryan always had my back and said


though, clearly disagreed. He let out a dry chuckle. “I’ve never met

in surprise and looked up at Edward. Ryan, curious, chimed in, “Uncle Ryan, you make

her to be

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