Chapter 67

Chapter 67

Bella

“What is it about? I asked sull rooted in the doorway arms crossed tight over my chest like they could hold everything in My voice came out steadier than I felt “Aceast you should have called that you were coming over

Jones patted the mattress beside him casually like we were just having one of our usual late-night talks Just come sit down so we can talk properly”

I sighed softly and tiredly the kind of sigh that carmed too much weight Jones speak if you want to. You chose to ignore me for days You didn’t even respond to my texts. To be honest I thought we were done” The words shipped out sharper than I meant but they were true. I’d spent nights staring at my phone, waiting for three little dots that never came

“Is that what you want?” he asked quietly eyes searching mine

I swallowed hard. The room frit smaller suddenly Anyway, what do you want to talk about, Jones? I’m listening”