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?”

“our usual spot,” she meant the upscale private club

“Isn’t that

“Don’t worry.

“What, did money just fall

but he dumped it all into my club account, and I can’t

then.” I couldn’t help but smile. “Thanks, Ms.

just

Mark saw me hurrying and came over to offer a supporting hand, his voice gentle

your

in return. “We called this dinner and

off my apology. “Why so formal with me?”

at all.” I laughed, shaking my head.

confirmed our private room with

I need to use the restroom.” Passing by the

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