Chapter 440
Author: Dorchester
last update2026-07-30 05:03:44

Jane stared at Alexander for a brief moment after he asked about her former boyfriend.

For the first time since they had begun talking, she looked slightly uncomfortable.

She hadn't expected the conversation to return to Donald.

Inside, she silently scolded herself.

"Why did I even mention the name Smith?" she thought.

"Now he'll become curious."

She forced a smile onto her face.

"Oh... it's not really an interesting story."

Alexander leaned back in his chair, still wearing the same calm smile.
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