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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.

I dismissed the thought quickly. The whole purpose of bringing Ashton into this situation was to end any lingering hopes the Mercer family might have

not a child. I know what I’m doing,” I said firmly.

only known Ashton for a few days!” His voice rose,

his disbelief, I decided to drop a bombshell. “I’ve only known him for a few days, but our relationship began when I was

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

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

gaze filled with

connections are just meant to be. Maybe Ashton

destined.”

waver slightly. Though his grip on my shoulders didn’t completely loosen, it wasn’t as firm as

appeared out of nowhere, his cheerful voice cutting through the

a guest. Why not go

and added, “Come to the office.

quickly and released me. He declined

turned and

of loss that hung

my way

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