ISABELLE

“Does Jake know about it?” I asked, my eyes widened,almost bulging out of its socket.

My hands were clenched tightly in my lap and suddenly, the room felt too small and too hot.

What if he had found out and he acted like he had not?

Cody leaned back in his chair.

He shook his head slowly, his eyes never leaving mine.

“No, he does not… I wanted him to hear it from you,” he said, his voice calm but firm.

My shoulders sagged with relief, and I let out a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding.

“Thank God”, I muttered as I leaned back in the chair,...