She'd put on a show of nonchalant indifference earlier, but only heaven knew how fiercely her cheeks had burned once she got home.
Noticing Valerie's apple-red face, Jennifer couldn't resist teasing, "Since when do grown women blush over boyfriends?"
Then the realization hit. "Nina, don't tell me you actually have a boyfriend now?"
"Don't be ridiculous! You know how overprotective my brother is—if he gets wind of this, I'll never hear the end of it."
Valerie shuddered. "Okay yes, your brother's terrifying. But he should trust my judgment. I'll have you hitched before finals week."
"Not happening. Relationships are exhausting. Look at you—living that trophy wife life. Are you even happy?"
Nina forcibly erased Justin's face from her mind, regaining her usual sharpness.
"Our situations
