Chapter 17

"Enough," I hissed in frustration. "Jake, I need some time to think about this. Can you not intervene, Silas?" Silas gave an indignant glance at Jake, but when he looked at me, it was a hurting gaze as Silas marched out of the room.

"Thank you very much, Elena; I await your response." As I was processing Jake's remarks, he kissed my forehead. Janice and I are the only ones remaining after Jake has departed.

"Are you positive, Ms. Hayes, that you are going to reconcile your differences with Mr.smith?" Janice inquired. "I realize this isn't the time or place to question you, but that guy treats you like trash, yet you want him back."

"Janice, you're my secretary, so shut up and leave," I yelled, and Janice exited the room with a painful grimace. I somewhat agreed with her that what she said was true, but as Jake begged for a second chance, memories of the three years I had spent with him flashed before my eyes, and it overcame me with a desire to create