#Chapter55

“Are you going to go see your dad for the holiday?” Elisa changes the subject, seemingly knowing we have nothing else to say about the Dane situation and sensing it’s not wise to stick to it. I feel calmer about it, even if seeing him will be another story entirely, but it doesn't mean it’s not a sore subject.

“Hmmm.” I avoid a straight answer, pick at my cold Taco, and push it around on my plate. Instant evasiveness and another sinking pit in my gut to remind me how shitty men are.

“He still didn’t call you back?” Elisa's face crumples with obvious hurt on my behalf. Her...