Chapter 53

Lola

My eyes did a three hundred and sixty degree turn in their sockets, my head suddenly growing heavier on my neck. All the mushy feelings that came as a result of the reunion took an instant pause.

“You what?” I snapped, unable to hold back myself.

She pushed herself into a sitting position while I put in some distance. It didn't help so I stood up, digging my teeth into my lower lip.

“He deceived me, Lola,”

I raised my hand sharply to stop her from speaking any further. “I just… I need to get some air,”

She nodded in agreement, sadness lurking in the edges of...