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My body tensed as Miles gripped my shoulders tightly, giving me no chance to escape.

This feeling of being controlled by someone else–it was unpleasant. I didn’t like it.

I frowned. “Miles…”

Before I could say more, he interrupted me.

“Elaine, Logan is my brother, so I can’t speak ill of him. But he’s an exception. You can’t give up your principles because of him.”

His grip was firm, and I could feel his tension. He was trembling slightly, his gaze piercing and filled with emotion. His voice carried a pleading edge.

“Elaine, finding a boyfriend isn’t a game. You need to be careful. One wrong move can ruin your life.”

Seeing how earnest he was, I felt a pang of guilt. For a moment, I considered telling him the truth–that Ashton was only a temporary boyfriend.

this situation was to end any lingering hopes the Mercer family might have about my future with Logan. If I told Miles the truth,

not a child. I know what I’m

only known Ashton for a few

for a few days, but our relationship began when I was in

it would sting. I regarded Miles as an older brother and didn’t want to be too harsh, but

His grip on my shoulders tightened, and I could feel the hurt

silent, his gaze filled with disbelief, disappointment, and unmistakable

are just meant to be. Maybe Ashton and I

destined.”

felt Miles’s body waver slightly. Though his grip on

stood there in tense silence until Alex appeared out of nowhere, his cheerful voice cutting through

guest. Why not go to your

at Miles and added, “Come to the office. I’ll have someone make a pot of

himself quickly and released me. He declined politely, “No need, thank you.”

another word, he turned and walked away, not looking back.

of loss that hung in the air

my way back to my office. On the way, I decided to ask

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