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I looked at Edward, confused. When he said “the one you love,” I was honestly taken aback.

“But do you even know what it means to love someone?” I teased him with a smile.

Edward, tall and lean, lounged lazily on the sofa, looking completely at ease as he listened to my question.

He tipped his head back a little, his Adam’s apple bobbing in a way that was oddly attractive.

“Growing together, weathering the storms, living life side by side, and growing old together,” Edward replied simply.

I stared at Edward, my eyes flickering with surprise. I honestly hadn’t expected him to grasp the true meaning behind loving someone.

‘So he actually gets it,‘ I thought, a little stunned.

“It’s not just about me loving you–you have to love me back too. Otherwise, it’s just one–sided, wishful thinking. That’s not what being in love means,” Edward said, suddenly sounding serious.

hide a little laugh. “Well, that’s pretty much

resentment. After a long pause, he said, “I suspect Ryan and Fiona have struck some sort of

mean?” I


a self–deprecating laugh. “Ryan’s got more backbone than I do when it comes to pushing back against

quite following

gaze grew complicated. “Fiona Chamberlain’s been moving up at work lately. No

shrugged. “They’re married now, basically a team with shared interests.

after. Their position is shaky, far from secure. Ryan probably only realized after the wedding that the Chamberlains had tied themselves to the Jennings family, using us as their pillar,” Edward said, his eyes darkening. “At

starting to get the picture. This marriage alliance was nowhere near as flawless as everyone

anymore. It doesn’t really have anything to do with me,” I said quietly, trying to change

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back, getting up from the sofa and heading out to the balcony. Sunlight spilled over him as he crossed his arms, staring


beyond what you’d expect from someone his age. ‘Has the Chamberlain family already become a tool for Ryan? And where does

couldn’t help but wonder if there’s something

to grab lunch together?” Edward turned to look at me, his face half–hidden in the shadows, sunlight

still a bit sensitive about

parents.

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