Chapter 116 Before Keeping Her

• Jayden
• Throughout the meeting, my mind kept drifting back to the events of the previous day—the intense, all-consuming kiss Allison and I had shared, and the moment my dad had caught us in the act. Despite the serious nature of the client meeting, these thoughts played relentlessly in my head. I was surprised by my ability to maintain a professional demeanor and keep a poker face, especially given the jealousy and hurt I still felt over Allison's words. Perhaps the lingering effects of our emotional encounter were stronger than I had realized.
• FLASHBACK** Author's Note: (This message was intended to appear before the 'Keeping Her' chapter, but an error occurred, causing it to appear here instead, I apologize and I promise it's not confusing.)