Nora grinned. “I don’t think a happy couple like you should bring a third wheel along. Let Armond take care of this.”

Hannah wanted to retort, but Chandler whispered something and stopped her.

Then, Ashton called me. I took the call, and he said, “I just finished my meeting. Are you hungry?”

I felt more at ease after hearing his voice, then I went to the balcony. “No. Just had barbecue with my friends. Nora came today, and Hannah’s around too, so I was going to call you over, but you were working, so that’s that. Have you eaten though?” He just got out of the meeting, so I thought he must be hungry.

He chuckled. “Sounds like I missed out on a feast. Where are you? I’ll pick you up. Can you make some pasta for me?”

I smiled. “It’s not really good, you know. I’m at Nora’s place. It’s in the city center. Armond’s here too, so can you come over?”

He was quiet for a moment. “Sure.” Armond and us weren’t friends anymore, so that was the only way I could deal with Armond for the time being.

I made small talk before sending him my location, then I noticed Holden’s message. ‘Why didn’t you call me for so long, woman? Nora’s an idiot. Telling her is just going to be a waste of my time.’

him earlier. I texted back before keeping my phone. I

low. Armond and Nora were doing the dishes in the kitchen, so I sat

“The company needs clients.” She nodded.

looked at her silently. “Running a company doesn’t suit you. You should pursue your

It doesn’t matter if I like it or not, I have to hold the fort until he’s free. I’ll keep it running for as long as I can

guess there’s no point in persuading

for a moment. “What’s your daughter

“Leukemia.”

a kidney transplant

I nodded.

glass of water.

about that. I stared at her, and she smiled at me, but she still looked pale. “It was five years ago.

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