She pressed her hand over Chad's chest, trying to at least create an opening to slip past, but it was of no use.
The man was as solid as a damn rock.
But finally, he took the hint and stepped back, giving her enough space to slip past him.
“I told you, it’s nothing,” she said quickly, reaching for the door.
Chad didn’t stop her this time. “You’re a terrible liar,” he commented, and in the next minute, she was gone.
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THE NEXT MORNING
Jasmine and Chad were back in the lodge. After their awkward morning, they had managed to agree to keep up their fake relationship and well-played act. While they were here, they had to make sure no one caught the hint of pretense.
Breakfast at the lodge was lively. Everyone was chatting over the freshly prepared meal. Jasmine had usually been the o
