Scarlett POVJaxen wasn't talking to me; he was talking to Regina. But every word dripped with heavy sarcasm.I didn't bother to explain. Regina had set this whole thing up. Even if I tried, Jaxen wouldn't believe me, and Regina wouldn't care.I picked up my fork and kept eating. The sooner I finished, the sooner I could get out of here.“Scarlett, don't just sit there eating. Say something,” Regina said, shooting me a warning look.I glanced up. She was practically glued to Jaxen's side, smiling like a proud matchmaker, her eyes darting between us as if she were directing a show.“Oh. We're eating, aren't we?” I replied flatly.Regina's smile tightened. She lowered her voice but made sure we both heard. “Serve Jaxen some venison.”My fork paused mid-air.The old me would've already jumped up, pulled him closer, piled food on his plate, and poured his wine with a hopef
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