Chase turned just in time to catch sight of Sasha, a mischievous smirk playing on his mouth. "You settling down with me?"

Sasha glared at him, her annoyance palpable. "Settle down with you? In your dreams!"

Wheeling over to her mother's side, she stated with solemn gravity, "Mom, there's nothing between me and him, and the baby story was a lie. Please stop involving yourself."

Carolina took her daughter's hand, offering words of comfort. "Sweetie, I know you lost the baby, and you're upset, but that's no reason to take it out on Chase. It's not his fault. You're both young. There's plenty of time for children, right Chase?" Her lips curved in a smile toward Chase, her fondness for him barely concealed.

Chase nodded, playing along with a grin. "You are right."

"Right my foot! Chase, stop making a mess and get out. You're not needed here!"

her daughter a stern look. "What kind of language is that? You don't sound like a lady at all.

head, his expression a picture of feigned hurt. "It's okay, Carolina. I'm used to

Was he just born to enjoy playing the pretend boyfriend? She

just opened to respond, snapped shut again. His lips were

here. She won't

rescue. "Clara, my mom's lost it.

air when lan pulled her back with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Let's not disturb them. Carolina's finally meeting her 'son-in-law.' We'll come back later."

"Is it really okay to

a seductive murmur. "My silly wife, trust

the time. How could they possibly work

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