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Chapter 12

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NELSON

“Ex-boyfriend?”

I muttered, my gaze following Dorry as she hurried away, her strides impossibly large.

I could only run a hand through my hair and let out a bitter laugh. “Hector, her ex-boyfriend?”

“What a life!” I exclaimed. She’s worse than flirtatious… she’s a foolish flirt who insists on pushing herself onto the man who hurt her before.

“Sir Nelson!”

“What?!” I snapped at Jac, whose startled face reflected my abrupt outburst.

“Sir Nelson, why are you upset?” Jac asked, his eyes wide. He glanced at Dorry, who was now walking down the hallway.

“I’m sorry. My temper’s flaring,” I quickly apologized, my pace slowing as I walked away.

Jac silently fell into step beside me, though I noticed him stealing glances my way repeatedly.

“How’s the task I gave you?” I asked, but my eyes instinctively wandered to Dorry and Hector’s table, where they were now eating.

“Everything’s been handled, Sir Nelson,” Jac replied, though his gaze also drifted to their table.

I couldn’t help but glanc
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