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Jeremy nodded, picking up Kaylee as he spoke.

"Xaden has been away for two years," he explained. "It only assumed he wouldn't be here this year either,” he paused, fighting back a small smile creeping to his lips, a smile that warmed my heart. “Which was why I thought it was a good idea for you to join me as my date this year."

A smile spread across my lips, but was soon stolen away by a torrent of worrying thoughts. What did Xaden want? Why was he here?

Jeremy reached for my hand, slowly caressing it. “I'm sorry. I had no idea he would show up. I wouldn't have brought you here if I knew."

I shook my head, my eyes meeting his. "It's not your fault.” Then, I grabbed Jeremy's arm and whispered urgently, 'But Jeremy, we need to leave. Now."

Jeremy nodded in understanding, giving my hands a soft squeeze. He offered a customary handshake to the people whom we had been sharing a table with. “I’m so sorry, but we have to leave.”

Pleasantries were exchanged, and Jeremy rested Kaylee'
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