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Chapter 33

Patrick Banks

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I shouldn’t have brought that topic up.

I messed up.

From the way Valerie looked at me, I wasn’t even sure she was interested in speaking to me anymore. I had ruined my chances.

My heart broke as I watched her storm out of the hotel.

I couldn’t even run after her. It would only make things worse.

Dragging my hand through my hair, I let out a frustrated sigh. The workers in the hotel were already staring at me weirdly, so I had to walk out immediately.

As I stepped outside, my eyes darted around the parking lot as I tried to find my car. Jordan was meant to be waiting for me there but I couldn’t see him.

Why did he leave without telling me?

Just as I was about to call him, my phone buzzed with a text from Jordan. [ I’m sorry I left you but I’m following her car. I’m sure you would love to know where she’s staying.]

My lips curled into a small smile.

That was why Jordan was my best friend. He knew me too well.

Then I responded to his text and orde
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