Second Chances Under the Tree

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an's expression. Oh, this was pri

on his lips. "I'm sorry, Ethan, I don't understand your ques

couldn't help the smile that tugged at my lips as I glanced at Etha

red, brushing past Ethan wi

nto the parlor, his hand still co

rmrest of the couch, with a glass of wine in her hand.

d, her voice fill

n my lips. "Sophie," I replied coolly,

o see an older man and a woman approaching us. This had

could make it." His gaze shifted to me, and his s

le. "I'm Callie," I said, extending my hand. "Sebasti

pleasure to have you here,

Sebastian and me. "Well, Sebastian, yo

. "I thought it was time to i

nded on me. "Callie, I hope you enjoy your time h

you," I

uring towards the dining room. "Why don't we all sit down and eat? It

slipping his hand to my back. "L

f the estate. As we took our seats, I noticed Ethan and Sophie sitting across fro

Let th

ce at me. His brows furrowed, and Sophie seemed equally intrigued. But I didn't

relish the awkwardness, Eth

that Callie wo

kipped a b

r. "In fact, she's Sebastia

m fell

every gaze in the room. My chest tightened as I glance

spoke, his tone surp

t just proves you can find love anywhere. Although..." He chuckled. "I

pson laughed out loud, even

ian, who seized the

rictly professional at the office." He paused, then leaned in and planted a quick pe

efeated expression was almost e

t, match

***

'd been enjoying every moment. More than I should. Sebastian was... more th

held my hand, how he stole kisses when no one was looking, an

to be a temporary arrangement, but now... I wasn't

me. I stiffened but didn't turn around, h

did

do you want, Ethan?" I asked, not

in front of me to block my path. "Enough

ing my arms. "I don't know

nd Sebastian got here, and you're still keeping up this... charad

e delusional. I am Sebastian's girlfriend. Maybe y

g. For hiding my relationship with Sophie. I was stupid, okay?

words left his mouth

taking a step back. "Comp

perate. "I want you to stop this act with Sebastian and

me make this crystal clear for you, Ethan. I wouldn't come to you if you were the las

. "And by the way, we're decorating the Christmas tree. Get your

st disgusted look before wal

ree was placed. Sebastian turned at the sound of

e leaned down to press a kiss to my

the others and picked up a silver bauble from the table, determined to

ped aside to let me join. I found a bare branch and hung the orn

g. On one knee. In th

velvet box in his hand, he opened the

id softly, "wil

The.

wn this guy f