Ashley POV

I checked my phone. There were no missed calls or text messages. That discovery made my chest throb more than my right hand, which was still feeling the effects of the blow. I knew I should snap out of it and call Jayden right away, at least to ease my guilt for not calling off my engagement to Jared. Besides, it was the right thing to do. I had said something terrible at the end of our last talk. I was to blame for my jealousy and its consequences.

But why, if the only thing standing between us was petty, foolish jealousy, couldn't I force myself to call...