Chapter 307

Christine shook her head, clearly not buying into my reasoning. “Plus, you’re divorced now. Do you think a few words from you will make him back off? Setting a deadline is better.”

At that moment, I had to admit she had a point. When I learned Mark had harbored feelings for the same girl for twenty years, I thought she must be lucky. But realizing that girl was me left me feeling more indebted than fortunate.

I struggled to find the proper response.

In the silence that followed, Christine leaned across the table, playfully flicking my earring. “Jane, why not give it a shot with Mark? It’s rare to find a guy that devoted these days.”

‘sighed, “It’s because he’s such a catch that I must be careful.”

I didn’t want to toy with someone’s heart. True devotion deserved true devotion in return. If I couldn’t offer Mark that, it was only fair to let him move on and find someone who could.

Unable to persuade me, Christine dropped the subject. “Anyway, how about we hit our usual spot for dinner tonight?”

spot,” she meant the upscale private club

“Isn’t that a bit pricey?”

said, “Don’t worry. It’s on me.”

couldn’t believe my ears. “What, did money just fall into

ask for it, but he dumped it all into my club account, and I can’t get it refunded. Might

“Thanks, Ms.

just in time. Still, we got

and came over to offer a supporting hand, his voice gentle with concern. “It rained, and the ground’s slippery. Don’t twist ankle.”

your

offered a small smile in return. “We called this

“Why so formal with

laughed, shaking

confirmed our private room with the host and

use the restroom.” Passing by the

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