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,

called Nyla, hoping to

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

hold on, what?! You're pregnant?! Since

recently. I was going to tell you the last time

off, Valarie grinned. "Congrats!

"Of course," Nyla replied.

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

just having dinner with your young man the

"Don't even bring it up. Brandon showed up and

thinking about it pisses me

really no chance for

Valarie lowered her gaze.

if he stayed away from Michelle for a month, I'd forgive him. I guess we'll

been with Brandon for so long that it was impossible to move on overnight. She still had feelings for him, but 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

had to live her whole life second-guessing him, she'd

time," Nyla

make you

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