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CHAPTER 63. SCARED

RYDER

I couldn't say a word, I didn't move either. My feet seemed to have stuck at a spot, all I could do was stare at them.

The thumping of my heart against the walls of my chest could be heard from a thousand miles. I was perplexed down to my marrows. Weak and perplexed.

Earlier today, I had a lot of imagination about this night. I pictured it to be fun, like a date night for Hara and I. We have random discussions over sweet wines, have a slow dance on the dancefloor, get to introduce her to my acquaintances, and then close off the night by locking ourselves in her bedroom and having a nice, enchanting fuck.

I never saw this twist coming. I never imagined Roland to show up here and for Hara to wind up in his arms a few seconds after he showed up.

I was itchy to go yank Hara away from his arms, but I didn't wanna create a scene. We had a handful of spectators, and it made me wanna be cautious of my next move. Evelyn had just created such a mess a while ago, I don