~ Chapter 48 ~

As we enter into David's house, there's Elle seating on the couch with a newspaper in her hand but when I look well, surely it's a fashion magazine. Her eyes lit up when she catches me in the hallway, but the fall when they see how wet and gloomy I look.

She abandons the magazine on the coffee table and walks to me, her hands cupping my cheek.

"You look mighty cold. Are you alright?"

The same moment, David steps in also looking wet from the rain and her face is full of confusion. She looks behind us and I'm sure she's expecting to see her nephew but he's not coming. At least until I leave here. I don't want to ever be in the same space as Scott ever again. He used me, made me feel like a fool in front of his friends. Kim! Curse him!

"I'll heat up tea for the both of you. Stormy, go up and change" She kisses my cheek before retreating to the kitchen. I stare at David immediately.

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