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I sat quietly, my fingers lightly tracing the surface of the necklace Jayden had placed around my neck earlier. It had been fixed. The beautiful Diamond Jade necklace that had been damaged in the altercation now looked as good as new. It was more than just a piece of jewelry to me–it was a symbol of the love my father had for me.
warm
Jayden stood beside me, his presence and comforting. His hand brushed lightly against my back, steady and reassuring. I could feel the love and care he had for me in every gesture. His attention to the necklace had been so tender, so careful,
though it were a piece of something far more precious than just a jewel.
as
The quiet hum of the room was interrupted by the sound of Jayden‘ s phone. He glanced at it quickly before excusing himself to take the call. I stayed in place, my thoughts drifting to what had just
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happened everything that had led me here.
As Jayden spoke to his grandfather, I couldn’t help but think about the callousness with which Nicolas and Harvey had treated me. They were still clinging to the past, still refusing to accept that I had moved on. The thought stung, but I quickly pushed it aside. I had made my choice. And it wasn’t them.
Jayden returned to me, a knowing look on his face. “Grandpa says they‘ ve asked for a meeting,” he told me, his tone
measured. “And I told him, if that’s what you want, we can do it.”
I nodded without hesitation. “Yes, I want to meet them. I need closure, Jayden.”
He smiled at me, his eyes full of understanding. “I’ll be with you every
step of the way.”
As we continued to talk about the upcoming meeting, I noticed how close
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Jayden stood to me. His presence, the way he moved with such ease around me, felt completely natural. He had become my anchor in a sea of uncertainty, my rock when everything else seemed to be slipping
away.
It was in moments like these–when I was caught up in the warmth of his attention- that I felt the full force of how deeply he cared for me. He wasn’t just some man in my life. He had become an integral part of
- it.
Later, as the necklace‘ s clasp clicked into place, Jayden stepped back, his gaze fixed on me. “It looks perfect on you,” he said
with a soft smile.
His words made me blush, but before I could respond, I felt his hand gently caress. the necklace, a tender touch that made my heart skip a beat. Without thinking, his lips. brushed my cheek, lingering just enough to make my pulse race.
His gaze locked with mine, and for a
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moment, everything around us seemed to fade away. I could see the flicker of something in his eyes–something more than just affection. A deeper feeling. perhaps. His warmth surrounded me, and 1 couldn’t help but wonder if he had always felt this way about me.
I felt the stirrings of doubt and curiosity in my chest. My voice came out a little shaky as I spoke. “Do you… do you have feelings for me. Jayden?”
He chuckled softly, his grin playful.
“Can’t lose to your father, can I?” His answer was both lighthearted and sincere, the kind of response that made my heart flutter.
There was something about Jayden‘ s carefree attitude that made me feel safe. He never pressured me to be anything I wasn’t. He was patient with me. never rushing me to figure out my feelings.
We spent the next few hours together in the jewelry store. Jayden helped me try on
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various pieces from their exclusive collection, his attention to detail unwavering. Each piece, whether it was a delicate bracelet or a sparkling pair of earrings, was carefully placed on my wrist or around my neck. He took his time with each one, as though the entire process mattered to him just as much as it did to
- me.
As I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw more than just the beautiful jewelry. I saw Jayden’s unwavering support and affection. I saw the way he was always looking out for me, making sure I felt comfortable, making sure I was happy. It was in the little things–the way he would adjust the straps of a necklace or make sure the earrings sat just right–that I felt the depth of his feelings.
And it wasn’t just the jewelry that moved me. It was how he made me feel seen, how he made me feel valued. I had been lost for so long, torn between the past and the present. But in these moments with
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Jayden, I felt grounded. He wasn’t trying to change me or make me into something I wasn‘
- He simply accepted me as I was.
“Jayden,” I said, my voice soft as I caught his gaze. “Thank you.”
He smiled at me, a gentle and understanding smile that made my chest tighten with emotion. “There’s no need. to thank me. I just want to see you happy.”
I could feel the weight of his words settle in my heart. In that moment, I realized how much he had already given me, how much
he had been there for me when I needed
someone the most.
As the day went on, I found myself more and more moved by Jayden s attentiveness, by the way he made every moment feel special. He didn’t just give me things; he gave me his time, his care, his patience.
I wasn’t sure what the future held, but in that moment, I knew one thing for sure: I
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was no longer alone. Jayden was by my side, and for the first time in a long time, I felt like I belonged.
With every passing moment, I felt myself growing closer to him. And for the first time, I allowed myself to truly believe that maybe, just maybe, I had found someone who would love me for who I was-
someone who would never make me feel like I had to choose between them and my own happiness.
As I looked at Jayden, smiling down at me, I knew I was ready to face whatever came next. With him by my side, I felt invincible.
Then soon enough day had finally come. When I’d met up with Harvey and
Nicolas.
We met Harvey and Nicolas at a small café, the quiet hum of conversation around us contrasting with the tension between us. Jayden sat beside me, his hand resting on my knee, an unspoken promise of support. His presence was steady, calming, but I
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could feel the weight of what was about to unfold.
As Harvey and Nicolas entered, their eyes immediately fixed on me, disappointment and frustration clear on their faces. It was hard to ignore how they still couldn’t accept that I had moved on. Jayden leaned closer to me, his warmth surrounding me, a subtle but clear message that he was here for me.
I could feel the tension in the air as Harvey spoke, his voice laced with a mix of disbelief and anger. “Sabrina, you‘ re really going to let him win? After everything we’ve been through?”
Nicolas, too, had that look in his eyes–the look of someone who couldn’t quite let go. “You‘ ve truly forgotten everything, haven’t you?” he said, his voice softer, almost pleading.
I could feel Jayden‘ s confidence radiating beside me. He wasn‘ t intimidated. He didn’t need to prove anything. He simply
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took my hand, squeezing it gently as he looked at them with calm assurance.
“You‘ re mistaken.” Jayden said, his voice cool and controlled. “Sabrina‘ s made her choice, and it’s not you two, It’s time for you both to accept that.”
I could see the frustration building in their eyes, but Jayden‘ s confidence was unshakable. He wasn’t giving them an inch. The way he held me, the way he spoke–it was like he was in control of everything, and I felt comforted by it.
Harvey and Nicolas exchanged a glance. but they said nothing more. They left, their footsteps heavy with reluctance, still
refusing to believe I was truly gone from their lives. But I knew, deep down, that this was it. I had left the past behind. I had found something better. And with Jayden by my side, I was ready for whatever came
next.
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