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Thalia lowered her gaze, her eyes moving downward.

Asher was holding her hand, their fingers intertwined. His voice carried a mocking edge: “Reunite? As if Thalia would give such rubbish a second glance now that she’s with me.”

Crude, perhaps, but not untrue.

Thalia smiled demurely, playing along by leaning closer to him, nestling against his side like a contented bird seeking shelter. “Asher’s absolutely right. There’s only room for him in my heart now. Why would I spare a thought for some forgettable mistake from my youth?”

Drake’s smile froze, his expression darkening.

“A forgettable mistake from my youth.” Her words stung.

Was that truly how she saw him? As something so utterly insignificant?

Drake’s hand tightened into a fist at his side as he struggled to control his anger and resentment.

Simultaneously, a flash of jealousy crossed Grace’s eyes, almost imperceptible. She silently gritted her teeth, mentally cursing Thalia a thousand times over.

Victoria jumped in with a deliberately pointed tone: “Well, Miss Bennett, perhaps this explains why your family has such a questionable reputation. Chasing after someone Thalia grew bored with–rather desperate, isn’t it?”

“Who are you calling ‘someone she grew bored with“?” Drake snapped, unable to contain himself any longer.

Eliza’s face flushed with anger. She was about to argue with Victoria but caught sight of Sebastian standing behind her and thought better of it.

She couldn’t afford to antagonize the Darwin family.

“I’m talking about you,” Victoria replied coolly, crossing her arms and regarding Drake with open disdain.

“So you’re Drake Ashcroft? Dating you seems to be like having a criminal record for Thalia. Thank goodness she came to her senses and gave you the boot. Otherwise, I might have had to hold a knife to her throat to force her to break things off. Weren’t you back with your ‘perfect ex‘ or whatever? Why not

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bring her out for a stroll on such a lovely day?”

Drake was practically apoplectic with rage.

As he appeared on the verge of losing control completely and launching into a tirade against Victoria, Grace quickly grabbed his arm. “Come now, let’s all stop arguing. This is just a misunderstanding. It’s my fault entirely–I had no idea Drake and Thalia were previously involved.”

Grace bit her lip lightly, her eyes filling with tears as she looked at her brother, the picture of a wounded.

innocent.

Thalia’s ex–boyfriend. I thought…

nothing more… Brother, you won’t

“Sister, it was merely

her unconditionally. With a cold expression, he replied, “If

at Thalia in confusion. Thalia offered her a sweet smile that sent chills down Grace’s spine.

to play games, they would see who would end up more

uncomfortable.

drama unfold, finally spoke up: “Let’s not all stand about like this. We should have something to eat and rest before the hike. We’ll need our energy for

spectators dispersed. Everyone began setting up camping tables and chairs, laying

equipment was available. Everyone busied themselves, some preparing the barbecue, others working

Victoria gravitated toward

you just send him

question

with herb butter. “It wouldn’t work. I’ve tried several times before.

just turn up

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Bennett is absolutely devious. Would you sooner heteve she didn’t know Drake was your ex, or that I’m bloody

they’re so determined to make me uncomfortable, I might as

a thumbs up. “Spot on! Absolutely right! I’m with

over, eager for gossip, “Thalia, was that absolute tosser really your

Sebastian yelped in pain,

voice came from behind him. “Mind your

That bloody hurt! I was just checking if

lamb chops, the other

only accept them wordlessly,

embraced Thalia from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder, his arms encircling her waist. His tone was uncharacteristically

to tend to the barbecue. “This lamb will

in a moment.”

enveloped her completely.

nibbling her earlobe, his warm breath

Thalia

seductive. “Let them watch. Let them see how perfectly

“Victoria, do you smell something in the

smell? I only

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