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EMERSON.
I'm quick to raise my head from the steering wheel at the vibration of my phone, and I move over the divider to grab it; the previous disappointment washing through me when I see it's a text from Hanna, and not who I expected.
"Where are you, Eva? Please, don't do this to me. " I mumble under my breath as I scroll to the last text I sent her. Delivered, but left unread.
DIVA: You're making me fucking worried about you. You can't just do this, Carson. Just come back, please. I'll head out if you want me to; I just need to make sure you're safe.
I hit send before my eyes drift to the time and it reads eleven.
"Maybe she went back home. " I give into that thought, and throw my phone to the side to start the engine as I drive in the direction of home.
I almost trip over my seatbelt as I attempt to climb out of the car.
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