Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 778

Janice understood the meaning behind Alicia's words immediately. Her eyes dimmed slightly, and a strange bittersweet feeling stirred inside her.

Wade glanced at Alicia. "How are you getting home?"

Alicia smiled. "The driver's waiting. He can take me home. Don't worry."

Ariel knew then that Wade would be spending the evening with Janice. She looked over at Janice, who quietly clenched her fists to calm herself.

Ariel felt a sudden pang of sympathy. She reached out and ruffled Janice's hair, whispering, "Figure out how you feel on your own. You two can talk tonight."

Only Janice could feel whether Wade was suitable for her.

Even if Ariel, as an onlooker, could tell that Wade might not be all that enthusiastic, Janice's feelings were real. It wasn't something that could be dismissed with a few words.

Janice didn't quite understand.

Chad stepped forward. When he noticed the hope in Janice's expression, his gaze darkened as he said, "Call me if anything comes up, okay?"

Janice waved her hand. "Okay. You're treating me like a kid."

Chad said nothing more.

As he prepared to leave, his gaze swept over Wade.

Jayson, on the other hand, didn't concern himself with anyone except Ariel. Once the meeting wrapped up, he simply took Ariel's wrist and led her out.

Ariel glanced at his profile. There were actually a few things she wanted to ask him.

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After Ariel, Jayson, and Elsie left, the group reached the exit. Alicia hadn't gotten into her car yet.

Bradley, familiar with Wade, nudged his shoulder and smirked at Janice. "Well, well, Wade. You've been hiding a fiancee from us all this time, huh?"

Roland added, "How could you do this? You never even introduced her."

Wade wasn't interested in the conversation.

Alicia just smiled. "Wade's a quiet one. You know that."

Roland exclaimed, "Well, he's not quiet in his actions. He treats you really well."

Alicia looked down, smiling softly, and didn't deny it.

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