Loose 682


Chapter 682

I took a good look at the poster and then looked away. “Yeah, he’s drop–dead gorgeous.”

“Ms. Murphy, you totally could’ve had a guy like that in your collection back in the day. If you ever throw a party, don’t forget to invite me,” Elaine joked with a mischievous grin.

I laughed along. “Who knows, maybe I really will get my shot.”

“Ms. Murphy, I just knew you’re not the type to stick to one tree. You’re after the whole forest, aren’t you?” Elaine said, acting like she had me all figured out.

I gazed at the busy street, and that powerful, domineering face flashed through my mind.

“Keeping a whole mountain and a forest of men isn’t exactly a bargain,” I said, half–joking.

When I got back to my apartment that night, Jared called.

“Just ten days left and your course is over. Are you about to quit on me?” Jared sounded like he’d been drinking, his voice hoarse with a hint of drunkenness.

job? Are you firing

used this trip abroad to find someone to rely on for life. Even if you wanted to stay here, Edward wouldn’t let you. With him around, what could you

ended with me dying miserably. Do you really

of it, his voice

my work again,” I


Edward know about this?” Jared sounded genuinely surprised, like he hadn’t seen that

shot back, my voice calm. “I’m my own person, he’s his. We just crossed paths for a while–that doesn’t mean

trust anyone anymore, can you?” Jared let out a low, regretful sigh. “Did I hurt you that

to live my life clear–headed,” I said, biting my lip. ‘Whether it’s right or wrong, as long as I don’t regret it,

drew myself,” Jared said with a bitter laugh. “It’s like I’ve locked myself up and can’t find

you know. You’re the one who won’t step out,” I replied,

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them. Can’t blame anyone else for that,” Jared said, poking

your passion and desires go? Planning to become a monk now?” I teased, laughing. “The you I knew was

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