Chapter 41: At the edge

Chelsea sat on the edge of the couch, her thoughts jumbled. Liam’s visit lingered in her mind, particularly his piercing gaze and the way he said her name.

“You’ve been pacing for ten minutes,” Reese quipped from the kitchen doorway.

Chelsea turned, startled. “I’m not pacing.”

“Oh, sure,” Reese replied, grinning as she walked in. “You’re just… strategically walking in circles.”

Chelsea sighed and sat down. “What do you want, Reese?”

“I want to know why you haven’t said yes to Liam yet.”

Chelsea groaned. “It’s not that simple.”

Reese sat beside her, an exaggerated sigh escaping her lips. “Girl, it is that simple. The...