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Chapter Thirty Seven

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Edselyn whirled around, staring at the shop in shock. She knew without asking Sinjin any questions why he'd brought her here. She remembered his words about opening a bakery for her, even if she wanted it the next day, and how she had refused his help. She should have known that he would do this anyway, whether she wanted him to or not.

"This is... amazing," Sande gushed, walking out of the staff lounge. "Did you rent this place, Sinjin?"

"No, this property belongs to me now," he replied. "But I'm willing to give it to Edselyn on a long lease term. Say... two years."

"Really?" Eds stared at him in surprise. "You'll lease it to me?"

"Until you decide to accept it as yours, yes," he answered. "It's in my name."

"Wow," Sande whistled appreciatively. "You're absolutely amazing, Sinjin."

"Thank you, short stuff," he grinned. "What do you think, Edselyn? Do you like it? The boys can come over after school and you can all go home together."

"That's a great idea," Sande agreed. "They won't ev
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    "What?" The priest was shocked by Kyle's response. "You're her fiancé?"The murmurings escalated as the audience began talking over each other, watching the scene with wide, shocked eyes. Sinjin's fiancée had another man claiming to be her fiancé, and she wanted to marry the billionaire? At that moment, they realized why Sinjin's mother had objected to the union. Judging from Sinjin's perplexed expression, he wasn't aware she was two-timing him.The stranger walked confidently down the aisle to the altar, dropping his duffle on the ground beside him as he gazed lovingly at Eds."You're even more beautiful than I remember," he said."Edselyn ... Are you alright?" Sinjin asked her, ignoring Kyle."I'm sorry," she rasped, struggling out of his hold and fleeing from the church."Eds!" Sande called, running after her with the skirt of her gown raised to keep her from tripping."I'm her fiancé," Kyle declared, eyeing Sinjin over. "I'm here to take back what's mine."Sinjin didn't spare Kyl

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