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Chapter Fifteen

Author: Grace Aden
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-03 23:25:16

My heartbeat pounds and my throat goes dry. I look at the woman extending her hand, unable to understand why Gabriel would pursue a relationship with me if he had a fiancée.

Determined not to be rude, I compose myself and smile, trying not to make it look forced. "Hi, I'm Jasmine. Nice to meet you," I say, shaking her hand firmly.

"Lily, what are you doing here? And what stunt are you pulling, introducing yourself as my fiancée?" Gabriel asks through clenched teeth, his hand forming a fist.

We both turn to Gabriel, who is fuming, his eyes blazing with anger.

Not wanting to get involved, I hurriedly gathered my things, ready to leave. But Gabriel's voice stops me. "Jasmine, let me drive you back to your workplace," he says, standing up and grabbing his car keys.

"I don't want to be responsible for any strain in your relationship. I know what it feels like to be ignored," I say, thinking back to my marriage with Maxwell. "No, you don't have to. You need to spend time with your fiancée,
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