Chapter 18

IVY POV

"Newly opened restaurant, nice meals, and..."

"No." She said flatly before I'd finished speaking.

My chest burned with anger, but I kept my smile in place and nodded.

"That's a shame. We were really looking forward to having you there."

She was already lying on the bed with her back to me, as if saying I should leave when I was done talking.

That annoying bitch! I can't wait to get rid of her for good. Ugh!

I started leaving, but paused at the door and looked back at over my shoulder, my hand on the doorknob.

If she shows up later, I'd have my answer....