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Her expression shutters. “Why?”
“Jensen won’t buy us living in two separate houses. The moment he does an investigation, he’ll find that suspicious.”
She folds her arms. “Fine. I can do that.”
“My family will want to meet you.”
“So will mine.”
“And what do we say?” I press her, hoping she’ll crack. “How do I look your father in the eye and tell him I was drunk when I proposed to his precious daughter. That I have no intentions of staying with her forever and that I’m just using her to help my business.”
“When you put it like that it sounds awful.”
I arch both eyebrows what do you think this is?
“So we don’t tell our parents the truth.”
“Asia, think about this.”
“I have. And I’m fine with a sham marriage. There won’t be any thwarted expectations. I can keep control. I can prepare for the end. It’s… perfect for me, actually. There’s no pressure to have a flawless relationship.”
“The pressure to have the perfect relationship isn’t on you.” He taps his chest. “The responsibility’s on me.”
“Then you don’t have to worry about it either.”
I grit my teeth. “Why are you being so stubborn?"
“Because I can handle this much.” She smiles softly. “Now, let’s go back in there and make a plan.”
She grins and my knees go weak.
It’s that blasted smile.
I’m disarmed by it immediately and I allow her to lead me back inside.
Brett scowls at me.
I resist the urge to flip him off.
“Where did Kayla go?” Asia asks, noticing the blank TV.
“She had another contraction,” Elizabeth says, holding her husband’s hand tightly.
Ina—a curvy woman with short black hair and skin a smooth, dark shade—winces. “It sounded painful.”
“I can’t believe she took our call when she was in labor.” Asia returns to her seat. “That’s incredible.”
The conversation shifts to birth, pain, and each lady’s own fears about having children some day.
I meet the other guys’ eyes over the table. We share an understanding grimace.
Finally, Venus clears her throat. “Let’s get back to the point.”
Everyone goes silent.
“Kayla mentioned doing an interview with one of our trusted reporters. They’ll cover the story in a flattering light. How do you feel about that?”
“We discussed it.” Asia glances at me. “And we’re in.”
