Sylvia realized Gabriel was so tall that his head might be visible over the top of the bookshelf. She tugged on his collar, urging him
to duck down.
Gabriel leaned in, lowering his head until his hot breath brushed against her ear.
His lips were less than an inch from hers.
Jenny suddenly spoke up. "What did you mean by that just now?"
Jonas, having not noticed anything, turned back to her, his nonchalant, joking demeanor returning. "It didn't mean anything. Just
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Jenny's expression fell, a wave of disappointment washing over her. Just then, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and
answered. "Mom."
"Jenny, when are youing home?" Mrs. Jordan asked.
"In a couple of days," Jenny replied, looking down.
"Hurry back. Michell is free these next two days, so you two can finally meet!" Mrs. Jordan said cheerfully. "I showed him your
picture, and he's very impressed. Your father and | have already talked it over. After you meet, you can get engaged by summer
and be married before the year is out."
Jenny hated it when her family made decisions for her, but today, she didn't have the energy to argue. "Okay," she said quietly. "I'll
be back as soon as | can."
"That's wonderful! Should | send you Michell's number so you two can start chatting?" Mrs. Jordan had suggested this before, but
Jenny had refused. Seeing her daughter's softened stance, she brought it up again.
"Sure," Jenny said flatly. "Send it—"
Before she could finish, a figure stepped in front of her, snatched the phone from her hand, and held it to his ear. "Hello there!" he
said with a grin.
Mrs. Jordan was clearly startled. "Who... who is this?"
"I'm a classmate of Jenny's from her art program," Jonas said, then added with deliberate, clear emphasis, "and her... boyfriend."
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