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Iris was dumbfounded as she stared at Berta with what could be described as a horrified expression. She didn’t want anything to do with Jace. He rubbed her the wrong way and now she was being told that he was here while Luca was at work.

He was definitely up to no good because Iris would never believe that someone capable of sleeping with his cousin’s fiancée had positive things at heart.

“I don’t know what he is doing here but he insists he must see you. Should we turn him back?” Berta asked and Iris could see that she was also not a fan of Jace but could she turn him away just like that?

“I don’t know how I feel about this visit. Does he come here often?” she asked, trying to decide on what decision would be best for this situation.

“I’m sad you are considering turning me away, dear sister-in-law. I guess I must have done something to offend you without meaning to” Jace suddenly appeared, squeezing himself through the small gap between Berta and the door.

“Berta, please excuse us. I