By the end, Aaron’s tone had turned sharp with anger.“Tell me, doesn’t someone like that disgust you?”Seeing how worked up he was, Tessa knew she had him exactly where she wanted. He wasn’t doubting her anymore, not even a little.That meant she’d won. From now on, whatever she said, Aaron would believe it. The whole matter was now smoothed over and safely behind her.“It’s fine,” she said softly, feigning generosity. “I don’t mind being misunderstood, as long as my sister doesn’t think we were against her.”Aaron didn’t respond to that. He knew Tessa’s personality well enough not to take her words at face value.Still, he believed she hadn’t known who Aurora’s husband was. Her sincerity seemed real, and he couldn’t see any reason for her to lie about it.From every angle, it made sense.He’d already figured out what she might lie about and what she wouldn’t.“Don’t worry,” he said finally. “I’ll clear this up with my parents. But next time, if something happens, you have to tell me
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