The Years Between Signing and Seeing novel Chapter 512

Suzie took a deep breath, trying to steady her racing heart. After a moment, she glared at him. "Jamie, what exactly are you trying to do?"

"I want to pursue you."

Suzie: "..."

Before she could process that, Jamie leaned in even closer. His breath brushed against her ear as he murmured, "Let's pretend the past never happened. From this moment on, I am going to pursue you, Suzie. Formally. Openly. Earnestly. And I won't stop until you say yes to marrying me."

Suzie: "..."

She was completely paralyzed by his words.

They had crossed paths a few times recently and exchanged plenty of words, but he had never stated his intentions so bluntly. He had just been lingering around, trying to explain things.

But now...

The deep, magnetic resonance of his voice faded from her ear, immediately replaced by the soft, warm press of his lips against her cheek.

By the time her brain registered the kiss, he was already walking toward the door.

He paused at the threshold, glancing back over his shoulder. "You should head to the dinner. Don't keep your guests waiting."

Without another word, he walked out.

Suzie finally snapped out of her daze. She sprinted to the door and yelled down the hall, "Take your things with you!"

But her words only echoed in the empty corridor; his car was already speeding away.

Suzie let out a heavy sigh, stepping back into the room. She stared at the expensive gifts left behind, her brow furrowed in deep frustration.

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