Chapter 1319

Valarie pushed him away, her expression impassive. "Say that again when the month is over."

"You can trust me. I'll keep my promise," Brandon assured her.

A flicker of sarcasm crossed Valarie's face, but she remained silent.

She walked into the villa, and only once the door clicked shut behind her did Brandon turn and leave.

Back in her bedroom, Valarie collapsed onto the couch, pressing her fingers to her throbbing temples.

...

The following days passed in a blur of work.

Valarie was so consumed that she barely had time to eat.

Every now and then, her youthful admirer would text her, asking what she was up to. If she had a free moment, she'd send a brief reply. Otherwise, she ignored him.

Thankfully, he was tactful enough not to press when she didn't respond.

of the project was complete, and

hoping to

Nyla's voice came through. "Valarie, I can't drink

can't you drink when you're pregnant? Wait, hold on, what?! You're pregnant?!

to tell you the last time we met,

Valarie grinned. "Congrats! I'm officially claiming godmother

"Of course," Nyla replied.

and I don't even have a fiancé yet. The universe is really messing with me,"

having dinner with your young man the other day?

it up. Brandon showed up

thinking about it pisses me

chance for

Valarie lowered her gaze.

confused. I told him if he stayed away from Michelle for a

every time she faced him, she couldn't help but wonder how much of what he said was real-and how much was a lie. Cóntent belongs

whole life

your time,"

make you happy. If

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