Loose 593


Edward’s answer totally threw me for a loop. My mind was racing with a million thoughts all at once.

Jared’s investigation had to be legit. The Jennings Foundation was owned by the Jennings family–if it wasn’t Edward, then it had to be Ryan.

With that thought, my mind quickly settled down.

I picked up my phone and started typing another message to Edward.

I asked if it might be Ryan, and told him to pass on my thanks. I also mentioned some possible problems down the line, and asked him to make sure nothing else goes wrong.

It took Edward ages to reply.

“Not Ryan.” Edward shot back, just two words—terse as ever.

My brain short–circuited. If it wasn’t Ryan, was it really just a coincidence?

Even though I felt like there was more going on, I didn’t press him. Asking again would just be rude.

I tossed my phone aside and dug back into my

food.

how tense I was. She leaned in, her eyes full of curiosity.

then shook my head with a small laugh. “No way. Why would you think

“The way you looked just now–like a couple who just


I was speechless.

quickly, trying to brush it off. “I was just asking about something,

just went, “Oh,” and I really didn’t want to bring up what happened to me in

like a dream–once it’s over, everyone just goes back to their normal

you and Nathan ever getting back

answered seriously, “No, I think we’re just

check if Nathan feels the same,” Melissa teased, shooting me a knowing look. “Last time I saw him, his hair was way grayer than

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nodded. “I know. I

me,

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