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    “I do have a say! We were once married, Christina. I’m just looking out for you, making sure you’re safe.”


    Christina rolled her eyes. “So what? You’re just my ex-husband. Even if I’m tangled in someone else’s sheets right now, it’s none of your damn business.” She looked him up and down. “If you’ve got time to interfere in my life, maybe fix the disaster you’ve got going on at home.”


    “I don’t have any disaster! Christina, stop being so difficult. Can’t we just sit and talk?” He reached for her arm.


    Christina dodged swiftly, her face turning cold. “There’s nothing to talk about. I said everything I need to say.”


    Brendon was about to respond when another voice called out. “Brendon!” Ynda approached, dressed in head-to-toe designer, a limited-edition handbag on her arm and a bright smile on her lips. She pretended to just notice Christina and greeted her sweetly. “Christina, what a surprise running into you here.”


    Ynda slipped her arm through Brendon’s, leaning against him like the picture of bliss. “Brendon and I are getting engaged next month. I hope you’lle to the party.”


    Ynda leaned against Brendon, her face glowing with joy, though a spark of mischief danced in her eyes. Her gaze silently taunted Christina, as if to say, “As long as I want him, he’ll never be yours.”


    Christina met her look with a calm sneer. No men were worth the trouble ofpeting over, let alone a jerk like Brendon. She’d rather pour her energy into herself—growing, healing, and bing someone stronger. If the pain of the past three years hadn’t taught her that, then nothing ever would have.


    “Congrattions. I wish you both happiness and a beautiful future,” Christina said softly, a peaceful smile on her lips. There was no bitterness in her voice. Only quiet relief. In fact, she was curious to watch the drama unfold. A man who could be taken away—how good could he be? Brendon was just a bad chapter she’d already closed. If Ynda wanted him, she could have him.


    Ynda, who had gone out of her way to show off, felt shaken by Christina’sck of reaction. It was like shouting into an empty room.


    Even Brendon frowned, irritation creeping in. Christina wasn’t jealous. She hadn’t flinched. She had even smiled and offered her blessings. Had she really let go? His mood soured. He nearly snapped at Ynda for being too obvious. Her presence beside him suddenly felt irritating.


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    Still, in front of Christina, Brendon restrained the urge to pull his hand away. Perhaps Christina was just pretending. Deep down, she must be jealous. That had to be it. The thought gave him somefort.


    “This is our engagement invitation,” Ynda said sweetly, pulling it from her purse and handing it to Christina. She had brought it just for Christina—wanting to see Christina squirm. Despite three years of effort, Christina hadn’t captured Brendon’s heart, yet she had done so effortlessly. It was proof, in her mind, that Christina would never match up to her.


    “Christina, you’ll being, won’t you?” Ynda asked with a bright smile.


    Christina’s lips curved slightly. A thought flickered in her eyes. If Ynda was so eager to invite her, how could she say no? Not only would she attend—she would bring them a gift they wouldn’t forget.


    Christina took the invitation with a smile. “Of course. I wouldn’t miss it.”


    “Great! We’ll be expecting you. Don’t change your mind,” Ynda replied. Inside, she smirked, betting Christina was putting on an indifferent act. Once Christina saw the love between her and Brendon at the engagement party, the tears would—


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