"Mom, don't build up his ego at the expense of our own pride." "What do you mean 'his'? Jeffrey's practically family now, with the engagement around the corner.” Karen chuckled so hard she had to lean back to catch her breath, musing to herself that Jeffrey really had a way with people.

He'd managed to turn his image around in such a short time; the guy was seriously committed.

She shouldn't have doubted his intentions.

At that moment, Karen felt an unexpected flutter of pre-wedding bashfulness, the kind that sneaks up on you without any clear reason.

In the car, Jeffrey's lips were pressed into a tight line, his silence deafening.

didn't dare make a sound. She sat shrunken

miles, far from the city center, Paige finally

a girl." "What the hell are you thinking!" Jeffrey's temper flared, his patience finally snapping. He slammed on the brakes and pulled

remote area was naturally quiet, with few people around, especially

his

quickly opening

flicker of his lighter, his jawline sharp and

of the reason Paige couldn't let

a cad and a heartbreaker, he had so much going for him — looks, height, family background, career, and

cigarette, finally spoke in a deep voice, "How much do you want?" "Do you think I'm only here for the money?" "Do you expect me to marry you? Don't be delusional.” "My family isn't short of money either." Paige retorted. Though her family's

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