Chapter 457: The Brookes Family's Persistence

In the car. Tina leaned against Jared, her thoughts shifting from Hayden and Paula White to the dinner planned for the next day. James's aunt. Tina chuckled, marveling at how small the world seemed, where a mere turn could bring an acquaintance into view. Jared carefully picked lint from Tina’s hair. "Tomorrow, let's bring a gift," he suggested. "Okay," Tina smiled at Jared. As she looked up, she caught sight of Jared's sharply defined cheek, strikingly handsome. A sparkle lit up in Tina's eyes, and she instinctively straightened up and kissed the corner of Jared's mouth. Jared was momentarily taken aback, looking down at the brightly smiling young woman. Before he could react, Tina kissed him passionately. Perhaps influenced by the sweet nothings she had recently heard from Paula White, Tina felt a sweetness swelling in her heart. She wanted to devour her handsome uncle completely! Jared cradled Tina’s head, pulling her closer. In the intimacy of their proximity, a sweet