FORBIDDEN PASSION: Sold to My Uncle, Loved by His Son
Her words replayed in my head like a broken record, and before I could say a word, she added, “You don't need to make a decision now, but don't take too long; remember, it's just business.”
And just like that, the line went dead. I dropped the phone, staring at it for a moment before Jade spoke. “Is everything okay?”
“Yeah,” I mumbled under my breath, though it was obvious she didn’t believe me; she knew there was more to this. Jade smiled, getting on her feet as she struggled into her dress.
“I should leave now; I have some things to attend to.” I grabbed her by the arm, shocked at her sudden shift of mood.” Wait, why are you leaving all of a sudden? We aren't done.”