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hapter 769  hapter 769  Chapter 769  Chapter 769  When Edward grabbed the phone from me, I thought he’d talk to whoever was calling.  When Edward grabbed the phone from me , I thought he’d talk to whoever was calling .  But instead, he just returned it to its place, not even bothering to find out who it was. That actually eased my nerves a bit.  But instead , he just returned it to its place , not even bothering to find out who it was . That actually eased my nerves a bit .  “It was Ryan calling,” I admitted honestly, not wanting to hide anything.  “ It was Ryan calling ,” I admitted honestly , not wanting to hide anything . 

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Edward furrowed his brows and lowered his gaze to me. “What did he talk to you about?”  Edward furrowed his brows and lowered his gaze to me . “ What did he talk to you about ? ”  “He said he regrets bringing us together,” I replied with a faint smile.  “ He said he regrets bringing us together , ” I replied with a faint smile .  “And do you regret it?” Edward’s deep gaze locked on me.  “ And do you regret it ? ” Edward’s deep gaze locked on me .  “No,” Victoria shook her head.  “ No ,” Victoria shook her head .  Hearing my answer, Edward reached out and gently stroked my hair. “It’s already noon. I need to go check on Nora.”  Hearing my answer , Edward reached out and gently stroked my hair . “ It’s already noon . I need to go check on Nora . ” 

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I nodded. “She just got better. Make sure you take good care of her.”  I nodded . “ She just got better . Make sure you take good care of her . ”  “Victoria…” Edward looked at me, hesitating as if he wanted to say something but couldn’t find the words. In the end, he just left without saying anything.  “ Victoria … ” Edward looked at me , hesitating as if he wanted to say something but couldn’t find the words . In the end , he just left without saying anything .  There was something in the way Edward looked at me just now–a kind of helplessness I could actually read in his eyes. They say love always comes with a sense of guilt, and seeing him struggle to say what he wanted, I could relate to that, at least a little.  There was something in the way Edward looked at me just now – a kind of helplessness I could actually read in his eyes . They say love always comes with a sense of guilt , and seeing him struggle to say what he wanted , I could relate to that , at least a little .  If I really wanted to fight for something, now would be the time. I could pull out all the stops and probably snatch something from Edward if I really tried.  If I really wanted to fight for something , now would be the time . I could pull out all the stops and probably snatch something from Edward if I really tried .  But if I had to play dirty just to fight for love and money, I’d feel like I was losing who I am.  But if I had to play dirty just to fight for love and money , I’d feel like I was losing who I am . 

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It’s not that I think I’m above anyone else; I just hate the hassle. Getting into nasty fights with people never brings any good into your life.  It’s not that I think I’m above anyone else ; I just hate the hassle . Getting into nasty fights with people never brings any good into your life .  Life is long, and I don’t want to make enemies. I’d rather just keep my head down and do my own thing.  Life is long , and I don’t want to make enemies . I’d rather just keep my head down and do my own thing .  I looked back on everything I’d picked up from my studies and work lately. It was 2015, the economy was on the rise, and things like food businesses, boutique guesthouses, and even selling products through live streams were blowing up. All of these were hot investment options.  I looked back on everything I’d picked up from my studies and work lately . It was 2015 , the economy was on the rise , and things like food businesses , boutique guesthouses , and even selling products through live streams were blowing up . All of these were hot investment options .  Back then, I used to stress about how to strike gold in fields I barely knew. But after seeing more of the world, I realized that if you’ve got money, talented people will practically line up at your door, eager to help you out and make sure everyone gets a share of the wealth.  Back then , I used to stress about how to strike gold in fields I barely knew . But after seeing more of the world , I realized that if you’ve got money , talented people will practically line up at your door , eager to help you out and make sure everyone gets a share of the wealth .  Edward got back just before dark, and the first thing he did was take me out for dinner.  Edward got back just before dark , and the first thing he did was take me out for dinner . 

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Sitting in the car, watching the lights of New York City pass by, I felt myself calming down.  Sitting in the car , watching the lights of New York City pass by , I felt myself calming down .  10:58 Mon, Sep 29  10:58 Mon , Sep 29  Chapter 769  Chapter 769  “What’s wrong? You haven’t said a word,” Edward asked softly.  “ What’s wrong ? You haven’t said a word , ” Edward asked softly .  I smiled. “It’s nothing, just thinking about what’s next.”  I smiled . “ It’s nothing , just thinking about what’s next .” 

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80  80  E vouchers  E vouchers  “Leave the future to me. I’ve already talked things through with Jane Leigh and Nora. As long as they agree to the property arrangements, they won’t object to us getting married,” Edward said. He’d gone to see them today specifically for this, and now everything’s settled.  “ Leave the future to me . I’ve already talked things through with Jane Leigh and Nora . As long as they agree to the property arrangements , they won’t object to us getting married ,” Edward said . He’d gone to see them today specifically for this , and now everything’s settled .  I looked at Edward, my eyes searching his face. “Just how much have you done for me behind the scenes?”  I looked at Edward , my eyes searching his face . “ Just how much have you done for me behind the scenes ? ”  “No matter how much, I’d do it all willingly–and happily,” Edward said in a low, husky voice, then bent down and pressed a gentle kiss to the top of my head. “Victoria, I never want you to feel like being with me is something painful or unsettling. I just want you to keep living your life in peace.  “ No matter how much , I’d do it all willingly – and happily ,” Edward said in a low , husky voice , then bent down and pressed a gentle kiss to the top of my head . “ Victoria , I never want you to feel like being with me is something painful or unsettling . I just want you to keep living your life in peace . 

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I stared at him in shock. ‘Does Edward really love me this much? I never thought that was possible, I thought.  I stared at him in shock . ‘ Does Edward really love me this much ? I never thought that was possible , I thought .  “Edward, you…” I wanted to say something, but the words slipped away. All I could do was lean gently into his  “ Edward , you … ” I wanted to say something , but the words slipped away . All I could do was lean gently into his  arms.  arms .  Edward’s arms tightened around me, pulling me closer.  Edward’s arms tightened around me , pulling me closer .  It was like I was some precious treasure he’d finally found, and he was afraid that if he held on too tightly, I might break.  It was like I was some precious treasure he’d finally found , and he was afraid that if he held on too tightly , I might break .  That subtle feeling gathered into a gentle warmth in my heart.  That subtle feeling gathered into a gentle warmth in my heart .  I stayed in Aurelia for three days, and every day, Edward would go spend time with Nora. ‘I can’t help but wonder if me being here is messing with their father–daughter bond, I thought.  I stayed in Aurelia for three days , and every day , Edward would go spend time with Nora . ‘ I can’t help but wonder if me being here is messing with their father – daughter bond , I thought .  On the morning of the third day, I got a text from an unfamiliar number.  On the morning of the third day , I got a text from an unfamiliar number .  It was straight to the point–Jane Leigh said who she was and asked if I was free to meet up for a private chat.  It was straight to the point – Jane Leigh said who she was and asked if I was free to meet up for a private chat .  ୦  ୦  AD  AD  Comment  Comment