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Jethro did not seem interested in chatting with me and simply continued eating. After his meal, he put on his shoes and left without even a glance at me. Honestly, it hurt. Why wouldn't it? He was so gentle when we were in bed. But once that was over, he flipped a switch and turned back to the stone-cold man who was perpetually disinterested. I lost my appetite. I cleaned up the table and left for the hospital. The fact that Jethro left meant I had little reason to stay. Besides, I needed to see my brother.Sean was awake when I got there, and Mom was feeding him chicken soup. He looked really frail. Everyone in the room stopped and glared at me coldly. No one spoke. I tried not to be hurt. Sean had gotten into a terrible situation and it was no wonder they were still processing their anger.I approached Mom and said, "Here, let me do it. You must be tired from taking care of Sean the whole night."Mom suddenly shoved me to the floor. I raised my head, heart aching. Before I c

Jethro was far more perceptive than most people. He could read a person’s emotions with just a glance. While his hands were copping a feel, he asked with just the slightest hint of concern, "What's with the long face?" "They kicked me out of the room," I said bitterly. His hands stopped momentarily, then resumed their frenetic activities. "Because?""Because they think I'm the reason Sean is in his current state. They’re blaming me for it."I didn't know why I told him anything. I had damn-all to do with him, and telling him anything wouldn’t change that.Jethro didn't speak, but I think his expression became a lot more stormy. Then, suddenly, he pulled me into his arms and hugged me tightly. He said in a low voice, "They may not want you, but I do."He sounded possessive, and my heart quivered at his words. I suddenly felt self-pity welling up inside me. Before I knew it, I had lost control and started to sob. I only realized now how much I wanted someone to talk to. I wanted

Ignatz hurriedly said, "Rina, I think we should—""Hey, Serena. Now there’s a face I haven't seen in a while." It was Julia. I hadn't seen her around for long enough, and it irritated me that my luck ran out today. I frowned and turned around. Well, well. Liam was standing next to her as she wore the smuggest smile she had ever had. A few months ago, I would’ve flown into a rage at this sight. But now, I felt nothing except disgust.I turned away and ignored her. Nothing good ever came out of interacting with her.Julia tugged Liam by the arm and approached me. She beamed tauntingly. "Not even going to say hi to your old friend?""We're not friends, and I don't wave at strangers."Honestly, I didn't hate her anymore, but I hadn’t and would never forgive her.Liam, probably can’t stand to see Julia egging me on, interjected, "Who’s this, Rina?"I ignored him too.Liam's expression stiffened, and the atmosphere became awkward. Ignatz decided to try and ease the tension. "I'

I laid down next to Jethro after cleaning him, but sleep eluded me. If he had no problem boning other women out there, then why the insistence on having me around? Or was it a collector’s thing for him? Did he love collecting a harem of women he could sleep with?I tossed and turned, wrestling with the urge to shake him awake and demand an explanation. I didn't do any of that because I knew I didn't have the rights. I woke up early the next morning. My sleep had been lousy. The thought of Jethro being with someone else had tormented me even in my dreams. When had my feelings for him changed so much that I couldn't help but care and be upset?When Jethro got up, I already had breakfast prepared. He strode out of the bedroom in his sleeping robe, probably just out of a morning shower."I drank too much last night," he said after taking his seat."Okay."I continued eating despite the same urge to question him from last night gnawing at me.Jethro frowned in displeasure. "That's a

“Oh, please. It's not like you've ever had sex with him before, right? He looks hard, but that doesn't mean he can get hard," Misha argued. I sighed and decided to let this slide. If I kept talking, she might start to piece out my real relationship with Jethro.After work, I went to the supermarket for some grocery shopping before heading back to Verdantia to prepare dinner. While I was at it, Summer called to know where I'd been over the last two nights. I told her the truth about being at Jethro's place. Summer was shocked. She kept badgering me about our relationship, but I skirted her questions and told her I would explain another day. Jethro came back just as I finished up. He looked pleased. "Wash your hands and come eat," I said.He sat across from me and ate his food as gracefully as he always had, and my mind suddenly recalled what Misha told me. A laugh escaped me. Jethro frowned. "What are you laughing at?""Nothing. Just thought of something funny," I tittered