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Was Ashton captivated by my beauty? 

I had always thought his heart was as tough as his rugged exterior, immune to such charms. But it seemed the saying about men being visual creatures held some truth after all

Even though I knew I had his attention, I deliberately ran my fingers through my wavy hair, letting it cascade over one shoulder

His eyes darkened, and his expression became colder. I couldn’t figure out why his mood had shifted so suddenly, nor did I care enough to guess

I cut straight to the point. So, are you going to agree to my proposal, Mr. Drake?” 

What?His gaze had already shifted away from me

I chuckled lightly

Was he pretending not to hear me? Or had he suddenly developed selective amnesia

Be my boyfriend. Temporarily,I repeated, reminding him of what I had asked the night before

Ashton didn’t respond immediately. His eyes were fixed on something in the distance

Following his gaze, I noticed the Ferris wheel slowly turning, its cabins rising higher and higher

Victor had mentioned that Logan planned to propose to me. Could the Ferris wheel be part of his plan

I squinted, trying to spot anything unusual at the top of the ride

Just then, Ashton spoke, his voice low and steady. What do you mean by temporary?” 

I mean, be my boyfriend just until Logan’s obsession with me dies down. After that, we go back to beingnothing.” 

I felt a pang of guilt as I laid out the terms. It felt wrong to reduce Ashton to a tool for my plan, especially knowing how he felt about me

After swallowing hard, I rephrased my explanation. We wouldn’t actually be dating. It’s just for show- to make Logan think we’re together.” 

And why should I agree to that?Ashton asked, his tone calm but firm

I avoided his gaze, suddenly feeling awkward. I wouldn’t have even asked if it weren’t for Nora’s endless urging last night and Logan’s increasingly erratic behavior

A breeze tousled my hair, and I brushed it aside before continuing, Because you’re the most suitable person for the role, and” 

I hesitated

I wanted to be honest about why I thought he was perfect for this, but bringing up his past confession -that he wanted to marry me and had feelings for mefelt manipulative

And?Ashton prodded, his piercing gaze unwavering

I smiled sheepishly. Nothing.” 

You were going to say I mentioned wanting to marry you and that I have feelings for you, weren’t 

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you?he stated bluntly, cutting through my hesitation like a knife

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Realizing there was no point in pretending, I met his eyes directly. Yes. So, will you agree?” 

Ashton stared at me, his expression unreadable. His silence stretched on, and under his steady gaze, my heart began to race. I felt a flush creeping up my neck and spreading to my cheeks

Was this his way of silently rejecting me

Trying to break the tension and save face, I ran my fingers through my hair again and said lightly, If yo u don’t want to, just forget I said anything.” 

I turned to leave, but Ashton’s hand shot out, blocking my path

I’ll agree,he said

I froze, looking up at him in surprise

But only if it’s real,he added, his voice calm but resolute

I lifted my eyes to meet his, and the intensity in his gaze caught me off guard

Elaine,he continued, I won’t be your temporary boyfriend. I want to be your real boyfriend. If things don’t work out, we can break up. But I won’t be some pretend boyfriend, just a prop for the show.” 

His words hung in the air, heavy with meaning

Ashton stood tall, his sharp features and piercing eyes radiating determination. There was an unmistakable authority in his voice, an unyielding resolve that left no room for negotiation

This wasn’t a man who would let himself be used

I had only wanted him for appearances, a way to get Logan off my back, but Ashton wanted something genuine

That was absolutely out of the question

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What?I was stunned for a moment before I blurted out angrily, Has he completely lost his mind?” 

Ms. Hart, Mr. Mercer has indeed been acting irrationally lately,” Victor said, his tone apologetic

As he spoke, it became clear to me that everythingthe wedding dresses, the ringswas orchestrated by Logan. Victor had simply been following his orders

What is he trying to do? Make me hate him even more?I asked, frustration bubbling over

Victor hesitated before replying, Elaine, I really don’t know what Mr. Mercer is thinking. But one thing is clearhe doesn’t want to lose you. He loves you.” 

Victor,I said coldly, it’s one thing for others to say that, but how can you say it? Do you honestly believe he loves me?” 

Victor fell silent, unable to answer

If he wants to act crazy, let him. I’m not going to play along with his games,I said firmly

Ms. Hart, I’ve been blaming myself for how things ended between you and Mr. Mercer. If it weren’t for me, the two of you might not have reached this point,Victor admitted, his voice filled with guilt

Mr. Langston, I’m actually grateful to you,” I said calmly. If it weren’t for that incident, I might not have had the courage to end things with Logan.I paused before continuing, But you should knowour breakup wasn’t because of just one incident. It had been coming for a long time.” 

But I was the one who delivered the final blow,Victor said, his voice barely above a whisper

I’ve already said what I needed to say, Victor. If you still want to blame yourself, that’s your choice. But if Logan fires you because of this, then leave. You’re more than capable of finding a better job somewhere else,I reassured him

Victor hesitated. Ms. Hart, have you found a new job yet?” 

I believe I’ll manage,I replied vaguely, not wanting to give himor Loganany information that could complicate things

Logan’s behavior had become unpredictable, and I didn’t want him finding out about my new position

After ending the call, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I couldn’t believe Logan had gone so far as to plan a public proposal. It was time to crush whatever lingering hope he had left

My thoughts drifted to Ashton. Remembering our conversation from the night before, I decided to text 

him

I’m sober now. When can we talk?” 

There was no immediate response. It was still early, and he was probably busy with work

I set my phone aside and tried to shake off the lingering frustration. After a quick shower, I decided to visit my parentsgravea place I hadn’t been to in a while

When I arrived at the cemetery, I noticed something unusual. A bouquet of daisies sat by the tombstone, their petals wilted but not yet completely dried

The flowers looked like they had been left within the past two weeks

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It puzzled me. My parents had passed away over a decade ago, and apart from Ethan, Tessa, and me, no one else ever visited their graves

Had Ethan and Tessa been here recently? But if they had, why hadn’t Tessa mentioned it

I carefully set the daisies aside and placed the lilies I had broughtmy mom’s favorite flowersin their place

As I looked at the youthful faces etched on the tombstone, a familiar ache resurfaced in my chest. Yet, I managed to smile

Mom, Dad,I whispered, have you missed me? I’ve been dreaming about you a lot lately

Mom, Dad, Logan and I broke up. I’m sorry I couldn’t fulfill your wishesor his parentswishesfor us 

to marry

But you didn’t just want me to keep a promise, right? You wanted me to be happy, didn’t you?” 

I sat in front of their grave for over an hour, pouring my heart out

When I finally got up to leave, I picked up the wilted daisies and stared at them. These weren’t lilies. They were daisies

For as long as I could remember, whenever Ethan, Tessa, Logan, and I came to visit, we always brought lilies because my mom loved them

So, who had left these daisies here

The question gnawed at me. Could it have been one of my parentsold friends

I quickly dismissed the idea. Ethan and Tessa had chosen this cemetery, and no one else had attended my parentsburial. Their friends wouldn’t even know where they were buried

The mystery deepened, leaving me with an inexplicable feeling of unease

Unable to shake the questions from my mind, I decided to call Tessa

Elaine!Tessa exclaimed cheerfully as she answered the phone. I was just about to call you.” 

Her enthusiastic tone caught me off guard. Tessa, is there something you need from me?” 

Ethan’s birthday is coming up,she said. You’ll join us, right?” 

Her question made me pause. I had completely forgotten about Ethan’s birthday

Even so, I wouldn’t have missed it. I had always kept track of the Mercer family’s birthdays, making sure to prepare gifts and well wishes in advance

While I wasn’t entirely dependent on them, I had always tried to stay in their good graces

Elaine, you know we’ve always treated you like family,” Tessa continued warmly. Ethan cherishes the thoughtful gifts you’ve given him every year. If you miss this birthday, it’ll break his heart.” 

Her words felt like gentle pressure, coaxing me into agreeing

I hesitated, knowing Logan might use the occasion as an excuse to pull something outrageous

But Tessa wasn’t someone who took no for an answer

Tessa, I’ll be there,I said finally, reassuring her

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That’s a relief,she replied, sounding genuinely happy. I was worried you might not come. It wouldn’t be the same without you.” 

Her words only added to my unease

Elaine, has Logan been bothering you?she asked suddenly. Ethan and I gave him a good talkingto about his behavior.” 

I couldn’t help but smile bitterly. Clearly, they had no idea about Logan’s recent antics. Or perhaps they were pretending not to know

No, he hasn’t,I lied, knowing it wouldn’t help to tell her the truth. Even if she scolded Logan again, it wouldn’t stop him. Only I could put an end to this

Elaine, if Logan gives you trouble or does something unreasonable, call me right away,” Tessa said firmly

I will,I promised

After a brief pause, Tessa asked, Elaine, why did you call? Is there something you need?” 

Glancing at the wilted daisies in my hand, I decided to ask directly

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