When she said this, Cole didn’t press further. Instead, he replied, “If work gets too exhausting, just stay home. It hurts me to see you working yourself to the bone. You know I can take care of you.”
Jaycie shook her head, her words deliberate. “I’m not anyone’s accessory.”
Cole was taken aback. “What do you mean, accessory?”
Not wanting to answer, Jaycie changed the subject. “Why are you back so early today? Didn’t you have work?”
“I’ve been so busy lately, and I haven’t had time to spend with you. So today, I thought I’d make some time.” His expression softened, and he was back to being the doting boyfriend she once knew. “What do you want to do? Dinner? A movie? Whatever you want, I’m all yours today.”
The old Jaycie might have been touched. After all, she knew he was the heir to Benson Corp, and his workload was no joke. The fact that he was willing to set aside time for her would have been proof that she meant something to him.
But now, as she looked at him, she couldn’t help but wonder—was he really busy with work, or was he busy preparing for a wedding? How could he sit here, telling her she was the only one he loved, while planning a future with someone else?
Still, she didn’t call him out on his lies. After all, it was only a matter of days now. Soon, she would vanish from his life without a trace.
