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Seeing I was pissed, Edward immediately moved over and sat right next to me, closing the gap between us.

I tensed up, instinctively edging away from him, trying to keep my distance.

“Alright, don’t be mad. Sorry, I didn’t mean it that way,” he said, trying to make

peace.

I was just sulking for a bit, but honestly, I didn’t let it get to me.

‘It’s snowing again,‘ I muttered to myself, watching the snowflakes drift down outside the window.

This winter just seemed endless.

Outside, the air was thick with the vibe of the New Year–bright, festive colors everywhere, and you couldn’t help but feel a little happier.

Edward moved back to his seat on the other side, putting some distance between

us.

As we neared the restaurant, my nerves were stretched tight as a wire.

With each security checkpoint we passed, my anxiety grew heavier.

Edward tried to reassure me. “Don’t be nervous. I’ll speak up for you.”

“Okay,” I replied, realizing I was actually starting to lean on him a bit.

When the car finally stopped, I followed Edward into a grand living room, up the stairs to the second floor, and into a fancy private room. There, I saw Jeffrey Jennings–and for a second, I was sure I’d seen that face before. Then it clicked: I must’ve seen him on TV.

“Ms. Murphy, please, have a seat,” Jeffrey said. He looked strict, but there was something approachable about him.

“Thank you,” I replied politely, sitting down next to him. My palms were practically sweating.

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have a chat with you,” Jeffrey said, noticing

said, but there was no way I

up a chair and sat down next

soft sigh. “Looking at you, I think I finally understand why Ryan fell for you. You’re beautiful, graceful, and warm–you make

caught me off guard, and I shot a glance at

“Maybe he’s just got a bit of a

Me: ‘…‘

three years older than him–how does that make me some kind of mother figure?

maybe he was looking for that in you. Ms. Murphy, you seem like someone with a gentle personality. Ryan told me that when he’s with you, he feels

‘Why are we even talking about this? This

Murphy, you and Ryan have broken

“Yes, it’s all settled. We won’t

bigger picture,” Jeffrey said, then pulled out a small redwood box. “As an elder, let me give you this as a token of

quickly shook my head. “No, I

after Ryan all this time, and for

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my heart twisted, and I realized

took it, that would be the end for

strangers.

felt like someone was twisting a knife in my chest, my eyes burned with unshed tears. With shaking fingers, I took the redwood box and whispered, “Thank you, Mr. Jennings. I’ll

more satisfied. “Now that you’ve accepted the gift, you and Ryan shouldn’t see each other anymore. Don’t interfere

and said seriously,

me, but then he pressed further, “What if Ryan comes looking for you? How would

“I’ll make it clear to him. He’s proud and knows

chuckle. “Seems like you really do understand Ryan. I’m sorry if it feels like I’m coming between you two,