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Chapter 304

His words made my skin crawl. I was about to argue, but Ethan held his hands

up.

“Okay, I can see that we are at an impasse,” he said. “Why don’t we play rock–paper–scissors on whether or not we should invite one of your friends.”

I gave him a loaded look. When we were a couple, that was a game we would play to settle small, silly things. Like where we should go to dinner or what movie we should watch.

Ethan put his arm out, his palm facing up, and his other hand, he balled up. He raised his eyebrows. “Come on, Olivia. It’s just a silly game.”

I sighed but mirrored his stance even though it made my armpits even more uncomfortable. I would do whatever I had to get this over with as quickly as possible.

“Rock, paper, scissors,” we chanted.

I balled up my fists to choose rock, and Ethan made a peace sign with his hand that represented scissors.

“Yes!” I said, wanting to jump for joy, but I settled for smiling widely. “I get to invite whoever I want.”

and crossed his arms. “Fine, a deal’s a deal. Which friend would you

a deep voice behind

*Olivia*

tingled with electricity as my head whipped toward

met Alexander’s. He was standing in the middle of the sidewalk, looking like a male model on the cover of a fashion magazine.

made me freeze. Mixed emotions swirled through me. I

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and angry to

are you doing

us. He completely ignored Ethan. My hands shook slightly when

mater,” Alexander said to me in a gentle voice. A look of concern crossed his face when he noticed my crutches and my wrapped ankle. “Why don’t I join you? I can help you and make sure that you don’t hurt yourself.” He lowered his voice and leaned toward me. “I would love to

me shiver. Our eyes met, and an electric current passed between us. Alexander’s warmth made the tension in my shoulders

moment. “You’re not coming with us,” he snarled. “You’re

limped closer to Alexander. “We agreed that if I won rock, paper. scissors, I could invite one of my friends.” I gestured to Alexander. “He’s

Ethan said through gritted teeth and glared

away from him. But I forced myself to stand my ground and act nonchalantly. I shrugged. “So? You were my boss

out.

ex–husband,” Alexander

you-” Ethan paused and narrowed his eyes as Alexander moved behind