Chapter 649

The question didn’t receive an immediate answer from Jace.

Instead, he let out a long breath and leaned back against the sofa. He gestured for his wife to come closer—but Paige didn’t move. If anything, her gaze sharpened, her arms still crossed tightly over her chest.

“Answer my question first, Jace,” Paige said, her voice firm with emphasis. She held his gaze—long enough that the air between the