Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 984

Chapter 984

Jimena didn’t see it coming. Cody suddenly grabbed her and pulled her into him. She stumbled, landing against his chest, frozen as his arm tightened around her waist.

“Miranda,” he mumbled, clearly drunk, “I’ve been nothing but honest with you. I proposed, chased you around like a fool, and all you do is stomp on my heart.”

His face was close—too close. His warm breath brushed her cheek. As his lips moved closer, Jimena panicked. She quickly covered his mouth with her hand.

“I’m not hurting you,” she said, thinking on her feet. “I’m just busy. Work’s my focus. Love… it’s a luxury I can’t afford.”

She was pretending to be Miranda—her best shot at getting closer to Cody. But it felt wrong. He’d helped her so much already. Using him like this? That’d be low, even for her.

“Yeah?” Cody whispered, bitter and slurring.