She knew he was joking.
Even if he wasn’t, it still wasn’t realistic.
Even if he could make it real, it would come at the cost of winning against his parents. He might be happy—but for her, it could be the start of another nightmare.
She had just escaped one den of wolves; she wasn’t about to walk into a tiger’s lair.
Better to enjoy the pleasure while it lasted, then quit while she was ahead. No need for any results.
Charlie looked at the beautiful face before him, smiling with cool detachment. His expression darkened slightly.
His eyes grew deep and unreadable for a moment, but then softened again.
“Being single isn’t so bad. But if you ever change your mind, make sure I’m the first one you tell.”
Candice neither agreed nor disagreed.
It was a false proposition to begin with.
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