Jovita's POV

I continued running, unsure where I was going until I heard footsteps behind me. A strong hand grabbed my arms, and I turned to see Phil.

“Let me drop you off at home”, he said, pulling me with him.

I wanted to protest, but there was little I could do. It was already late to find my way home alone, and Jayden's house was quite far from mine.

“I'm sorry”, I mumbled, when we got into the car.

Phil turned to stare at me perplexed. “For what?” Phil was so mature. He was the right person for Maddie.

“That I put him in that state, yet I can't...