Chapter 23

"There is nothing to talk about," I stated.

Cole looked at his feet and then back at me. "I'm sorry about the other day and for everything."

"Well, the asshole knows how to apologize. Congratulations, you want a freaking cookie?"

Cole huffed. "I was blindsided when my mom asked me to come to dinner. I thought they were trying to get us to work things out, but they told me about their relationship, which they had been hiding from me too." He rubbed his hand over his face. "But makes sense after your mom died. Your dad was very alone and lost until my mom came along."

"Are you done?" I said with annoyance.

I only came here to tell you your dad is miserable without you and you should talk to him. Give their love a chance. I've seen it, and it's real." Cole explained, and I felt guilty for not thinking of my father's happiness.

Footsteps came from behind me. "Who the hell are you?" Luka glared at Cole.

I rolled my eyes. "He's leaving."

Cole looked between the two of us. "Yeah, wel