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ice barely audible as his touch sent a strange, electric shock throug

-light kiss that made me shiver. "You're stunning," he murmur

actually serious? Me? Out of all the rich,

I nearly lost myself in the moment. I had to snap out

hrown off, caught between confusion an

'll wait." His hand began to trail down my thigh, making my heartbeat thunder in my chest. But then, t

nking? I screamed inwardly, avoidi

and resumed cooking just as Jaso

cheerfully, strolling into the kitchen in

mpliment. He glanced at Jason affectionately but ignored m

ason added, flashing a grin in my direction. "Back i

eyes twinkling. "Did she e

t stand them," Jas

e smile still on his lips as he loo

mom and I would be

k you'd make

d say something we'd all regret. He looked up at me

been this attached to someone he just met. The bond he h

hought, fear threading through my thoughts. I just wanted peace, no

ak," David said, looking at m

folding my arms. "I'm being a mot

n?" David asked Jason,

still going

vid replied, ru

watched them talk and cook together like they'd known e

ough the proposal again. My eyes widened when I not

r with my company of all pl

on suddenly announced

maid's help. I joined them at the dining table, and he pulled out a chair for m

aused. The taste...

to cook like this?"

me like kids waiti

love it," I final

celebration and clapping ha

ID'

ay brightened. Spending time with him a

was mine. Even if Sofia wouldn't admit it, I knew. The way he

quiet warmth in my chest. When I returned to the living room, Sofia

Why are you here?" she asked, in

e than to be part of y

hint of pain in her eyes before she covere

And I want to be there f

t doing this now," she sai

gh. I wouldn't

d over the proposal. The offer s

worth it. Your company has p

eeling skeptical. "Fine. I'll

ecked the screen, and immediat

he want now? I mutt

sked, noticing my c

irritated sigh. The phone rang

was tight. And just like that, whatever peace I fel

d. My hands cu

ht but it seemed the night