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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.

whole purpose of bringing Ashton into this situation was to end any lingering hopes the Mercer family might have about my future with Logan. If I told Miles the truth, it would defeat the

a child. I know what I’m doing,” I said firmly.

known Ashton for a few days!” His

only known him for a few days, but our relationship

an older brother and didn’t want to

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

his gaze filled with disbelief, disappointment, and unmistakable pain.

to soften the blow. “Miles, some connections are just meant to be. Maybe Ashton and

destined.”

grip on my shoulders didn’t completely loosen, it

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

you have a guest. Why not go to

“Come to the office. I’ll have someone make a

composed himself quickly and released me. He declined

another word, he turned and walked

that hung in the

collect myself and make my way

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