Olivia’s POV

“Why are you saying these things? Just to get under my skin?” Alexander’s voice crackled through the phone, laced with frustration. I couldn’t help but laugh, reveling in how easily his jealousy surfaced.

“I’m just being honest, darling,” I said, inspecting my nails with a casual air. “You’re the one getting worked up over nothing. I never said we were together.” His groan of exasperation from the other end only widened my smile.

“When are you going to ...