Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 871

Wade didn't shy away from Alicia's questions. He said matter-of-factly, "She and I have known each other for almost 20 years."

Those words could mean a lot of things.

He and Janice had formed a strong, indestructible bond over that long span of time.

Alicia's fists tightened. Her eyes hardened for a split second as she fixed her gaze on Wade.

Still, Alicia was a smart woman. Instead of pressing him further, she tactfully changed the subject. "You have a point. It's alright. I understand, and I'm fine with it."

She nodded with a considerate look. As always, Alicia showed her reliance on Wade while maintaining the proper distance between them.

Wade looked at her. He could only pretend to be oblivious to certain things. He couldn't possibly reciprocate the feelings she had for him.

As for Janice and him, they were destined to be together.

…

After leaving Alicia's workplace, Wade got into his car, a frown etched on his forehead.

Janice had been upset lately. Wade knew she would never bring herself to end their relationship—she was too soft‑hearted for that. Still, he didn't want her consumed by negative emotions over something that wasn't even true.

Her unhappiness weighed on him as well.

After a moment's thought, Wade decided to call Janice and try to appease her anger so they could move forward with the wedding preparations.

He had pinned her number at the top of his contacts.

Just as he was about to press dial, his phone lit up with an incoming call from Charles.

Wade furrowed his brows and took the call.

"What on earth were you doing?" Charles' loud, angry voice thundered through the line. "We told you to come to the Swanson residence to discuss your marriage registration. Were you really that busy?"

Wade rubbed the center of his brows. "Something urgent came up."

"What could possibly be more important than you completing your marriage registration?"

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