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Was Ashton captivated by my beauty?

I had always thought his heart was as tough as his rugged exterior, immune to such charms. But it seemed the saying about men being visual creatures held some truth after all.

Even though I knew I had his attention, I deliberately ran my fingers through my wavy hair, letting it cascade over one shoulder.

His eyes darkened, and his expression became colder. I couldn’t figure out why his mood had shifted so suddenly, nor did I care enough to guess.

I cut straight to the point. “So, are you going to agree to my proposal, Mr. Drake?”

“What?” His gaze had already shifted away from me.

I chuckled lightly.

Was he pretending not to hear me? Or had he suddenly developed selective amnesia?

“Be my boyfriend. Temporarily,” I repeated, reminding him of what I had asked the night before.

Ashton didn’t respond immediately. His eyes were fixed on something in the distance.

Following his gaze, I noticed the Ferris wheel slowly turning, its cabins rising higher and higher.

Victor had mentioned that Logan planned to propose to me. Could the Ferris wheel be part of his plan?

I squinted, trying to spot anything unusual at the top of the ride.

Just then, Ashton spoke, his voice low and steady. “What do you mean by temporary?”

“I mean, be my boyfriend just until Logan’s obsession with me dies down. After that, we go back to being… nothing.”

I felt a pang of guilt as I laid out the terms. It felt wrong to reduce Ashton to a tool for my plan, especially knowing how he felt about me.

After swallowing hard, I rephrased my explanation. “We wouldn’t actually be dating. It’s just for show- to make Logan think we’re together.”

“And why should I agree to that?” Ashton asked, his tone calm but firm.

I avoided his gaze, suddenly feeling awkward. I wouldn’t have even asked if it weren’t for Nora’s endless urging last night and Logan’s increasingly erratic behavior.

A breeze tousled my hair, and I brushed it aside before continuing, “Because you’re the most suitable person for the role, and…”

I hesitated.

I wanted to be honest about why I thought he was perfect for this, but bringing up his past confession -that he wanted to marry me and had feelings for me–felt manipulative.

“And?” Ashton prodded, his piercing gaze unwavering.

I smiled sheepishly. “Nothing.”

“You were going to say I mentioned wanting to marry you and that I have feelings for you, weren’t

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you?” he stated bluntly, cutting through my hesitation like a knife.

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pretending, I met

his steady gaze, my heart began to race. I felt

this his way of silently

break the tension and save face, I ran my fingers through my hair again and said lightly, “If yo u don’t want to, just forget

but Ashton’s hand

he

looking up at him

added,

to meet his, and the intensity in his

boyfriend. I want to be your real boyfriend. If things don’t work out,

hung in the air, heavy with meaning.

eyes radiating determination. There was an unmistakable authority in

man who would let himself

for appearances, a way to get Logan

absolutely out of the question.

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I was stunned for a moment before I blurted out angrily, “Has he

been acting irrationally lately,” Victor said, his

spoke, it became clear to me that everything–the wedding dresses, the rings–was orchestrated by Logan. Victor had simply

hate him

thinking. But one thing is clear–he doesn’t want to lose you. He loves

others to say that, but how can you say it? Do you

fell silent, unable to answer.

wants to act crazy, let him. I’m not going to play

for

have had the courage to end things with Logan.” I paused before continuing, “But you should know–our breakup wasn’t

was the one who delivered the final blow,” Victor said, his voice barely above

still want to blame yourself, that’s your choice. But if Logan fires you because of this, then leave. You’re more than capable of finding a better job

have you found a new job yet?”

not wanting to

become unpredictable, and I didn’t want him finding out about

a deep breath. I couldn’t believe Logan had gone so far as to plan a public proposal. It was time to crush whatever lingering hope

Ashton. Remembering our conversation from the night

him:

now. When can we

early, and

shake off the lingering frustration. After a quick shower, I decided to visit my parents‘ grave–a place I hadn’t been to

cemetery, I noticed something unusual. A bouquet of daisies sat by

looked like they had been left within the

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parents had passed away over a decade ago, and apart from Ethan,

Tessa been here recently? But if they had, why hadn’t

and placed the lilies I had brought–my mom’s favorite flowers–in their place.

the youthful faces etched on the tombstone, a familiar ache

“have you missed me? I’ve

I

and I broke up. I’m sorry I couldn’t fulfill your

to marry.