Jeffrey barreled into the driveway, his car coming to a brisk halt. He burst through the front door, and sure enough, there was Karen, trapped in an intervention circle by his folks.

Before Jeffrey could make his presence known, Karen was in full defense mode, “Jeffrey and I are not an item! We're just friends, honest!” “I get it!” “You finally understand?” “I know you're ticked off. Jeffrey can really be a piece of work! Just wait till he gets home. His dad and I are gonna read him the riot act!” Karen, feeling utterly helpless and at a loss for words, caught a glimpse of Jeffrey striding in.

She shot up from the couch and pointed at him, “Jeffrey, get over here and explain!” Paloma, seeing her son return, heaved a sigh of relief.

The last thing she wanted was her future daughter-in-law making a run for it, leaving her to face the music when her son asked about her whereabouts.

Jeffrey sauntered over with a grin and stood beside Karen. His eyes crinkled with mischief as he announced, “Alright, let me clear the air—" “Karen here is my girlfriend, and I'm going to marry her.” Paloma’s heart settled back into place at his declaration.

on the verge

many nights have you spent

Huxley coughed awkwardly, excusing himself to get some

I will take a stroll around the block. If you decide to hit up the bank today, we'll join. If not, we'll head out.” “Sounds good, Mom. I'll sweet-talk her. She’s just throwing a tantrum.” Once his parents were out the door, Jeffrey turned around only to be greeted with a sharp pain in his foot! Karen had zeroed

get in touch with her parents and to straighten out the whole Levi thing! “I had no choice. The minute I let you go, you'd be straight to the hospital to find that pretty boy!” Jeffrey tugged Karen

he was wearing a rare look: crisp suit, tie knotted just so, hair slicked

was an illusion, but she could actually sense a shred of

But still...

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