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    At that moment, Jordy recalled the real reason he was supposed to meet Brook—to convince him to marry Corrie. But everything had gone sideways once Zoe got involved. Instead of securing the engagement, he was now left to negotiate its cancetion with the Bates family. The mere thought of it sent a pounding ache through his head.


    “How could you just agree to end Brook’s rtionship with Corrie?” Jordy asked Zoe. “Corrie and Brook aren’t married yet, but they’re financially tied. If their rtionship ends, what happens to all that?”


    Zoe retorted, “What’s your deal? Why are you so obsessed with the money? Shouldn’t Brook’s happinesse first? If he stays with Corrie, he’ll be miserable for the rest of his life!”


    Jordy felt cornered.


    He did care about Brook’s future happiness, but his promise to Corrie weighed just as heavily on him.


    What was supposed to be a simple nudge toward marriage had spiraled into a mess he couldn’t control.


    Unable to voice his frustration, he sat silently, pushing his food around his te while Zoe chatted aimlessly.


    Holding on to a tiny bit of hope, Jordy tried to discuss the possible benefits of Brook and Corrie’s marriage. But Zoe quickly shut him down. The way Jordy was acting made no sense to her—how could he be so indifferent to Brook’s happiness? She didn’t hold back; a long, pointed lecture followed, each word sharper than thest.


    Once dinner was over, Brook couldn’t get out of there fast enough. Staying a moment longer would’ve been too much—he felt theughter bubbling up, ready to spill over.


    When he first found out about Jordy’s affair with Corrie, he had imagined him to be a calcting genius, cool under pressure. But now, he saw the truth: Jordy was just a coward, hiding everything from Zoe and too afraid to expose his secret.


    Alone in his car, Brook finally allowed himself tough. The sound filled the space, and soon, tears of amusement streamed down his face.


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    Brook couldn’t help but imagine Corrie’s reaction when Jordy, of all people, showed up to call off the engagement.


    Corrie had wasted so much time and energy on Jordy. After everything, she was probably ready to strangle him.


    Eventually, theughter faded, and Brook, still shaking his head, fastened his seatbelt before driving off.


    As he approached his neighborhood, something on the side of the road caught his attention—a figure, swaying unsteadily, as though ready to copse.


    She seemed on the edge, as if one more step might bring her down.


    This was an affluent area, far from where someone who looked like she had nothing should be.


    With sharp focus, Brook eased off the elerator, using his headlights to get a clearer look at the figure ahead.


    As he drew closer, the woman seemed to sense him, ncing up, her gaze meeting his as he approached.


    What he saw nextpletely threw him off guard—a face that had haunted his thoughts for far too long.


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