glass and sent a quic

reconsidered. I don't want to break up with Cedric. I care abo

tark contrast to her demeanor during

ng with each step. She grabbed Heather's chin, scrutinizing her. "I've known Cedric since c

or free sex. He didn't respect you at all. And seriously, jumping into sex

I once was. How can you even think of becoming part of h

nfident smile. "Cedr

," Alexia retorted

her hair back and tidied the

e lounge door

need washing?" she called

cold, dark gaze, causing a

of water and offered it to him with forced calm

s heel and accepted the glass, his other hand

kay, you still refuse to recognize my relationship with

s on the table and cornered Heather against the cabinet. Towering over her, he challenged, "Weren't you bothered whe

accusation but chose not to delve dee

e, her eyes shimmering with a mixture of defiance and vulnerability.

eaned in, his voice rough with emotion. "It's been two years, and you're

med to. Evading his lips, she turned away. "Mr. Buckley, you

ior despite her inner turmoi

him, the door swung open once more. Tears sprang to Heather's eyes as s

is side. His voice was tinged with fury. "Uncle Jeremy, have you lo

edric's shoulder at Heather and replied in a threatening tone, "I don't strike women, bu