or and Vanessa crossed

features still noticeable despite his limp an

"Connor, it's been three days.

anger, but he responded s

ile. "I'm glad to hear that. Your pre

what tricks you played to manipulate my father, but no matter what, even

f he called off the engagement, h

at's something you need to work on. Once we're married, you can still be with Dayna or even find someone else, but just make sure you do

won't fool me!" Connor sneered, not believing a word she said. Sh

heming to get

at a loss

no point in talking to someone

d with a faint smile, choosing n

he turned to

ind her ear, and his face shifted in shock. "Wait!" He lunged fo

eyes briefly darting with unease before she l

ick

uous woman!"

him, yet here she was, involved

ver. "Come with me. I'm going to make

k, he tried to pu

, Vanessa lost her bal

At the same time, Connor's grip on her was forcefully removed, and a

The voice was rich and com

pward, and her expressio

handsome, marked by a mole beneat

h whom she had once sha