Marrying my secret admirer after my husband's fake death novel Chapter 153

Chapter 153

Her voice was soft and sweet, like a ripe summer berry–impossibly tender, with a hint

of honey.

Justin, suddenly aware of his own reaction, quickly put a little space between them. If he stayed this close, he doubted he’d get anything done for the rest of the day.

He cleared his throat and changed the subject. “Mrs. Hawksley, do you have any plans for today?”

At that, Edith’s eyes lit up, sparkling with excitement. “I want to see my cousin!”

Justin hesitated for a split second. He’d reminded himself countless times that Lauren was just Edith’s cousin; of course Edith wanted to spend time with her. It was perfectly normal–he had no right to feel jealous.

But seeing the way Edith’s eyes shone, as if they held tiny stars, made a wave of envy bubble up inside him all the same.

Edith caught the shift in his expression and hesitated. She was reminded of her time with the Vance family–Beckett had never liked her keeping close ties with her relatives from the Sumner side. He’d always say, “Once a girl is married, her life belongs to her new family. There’s no need to stay so close to the old one.”

She’d assumed Justin thought the same.

Her smile faded instantly, and her clear eyes took on a touch of sadness. Her voice was quieter now. “Justin, if you don’t want me to go, I can stay.”

That’s when Justin realized she’d noticed his change in mood and misunderstood

him.

He quickly shook off his jealousy. “No, I don’t mind at all. In fact, why don’t I drive you? But before you go, how about having a bite to eat? You’ll need your strength after… well, after such a busy morning.”

Edith blinked, suddenly remembering just how she’d used up her energy–with Justin, of course. A rosy flush crept up her cheeks.

Justin, meanwhile, looked as unruffled as ever.

How could he talk about these things so casually, as if they were nothing?

She glanced at her phone and shook her head. “I don’t think I have time for breakfast–I need to head out now!”

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As she bustled around, gathering her things, she explained, “When my cousin’s abroad, she always misses the pastries from Forest’s Bakery. She says it’s her favorite thing about coming home. But the lines there are always insane, and if I don’t go early, I might not get anything.”

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