ASHLEY'S POV The speakers boomed through the walls, rattling beneath my heels as I moved through the crowd of familiar faces. My birthday party had officially started for over an hour, and Sophie, Jade, and Austin had already claimed their spots as the unofficial life of the party. With drinks in their hand, they were laughing at something Austin had just said, their bodies swaying in that unselfconscious way people do when the music is loud enough to swallow your thoughts.I'd already been hugged, spun around, and showered with so many gifts that I’d lost track.I'd excused myself to use the bathroom, but to be honest, I just need a moment alone. My father had to leave town for business when all I wanted was to celebrate with him, and now Micheal is late to my own birthday.I quickly shook the sad thoughts away and walked back into the living room. Sophie seemed to have taken over the playlist, Jade and Austin handled the drinks, and now my apartment smelled faintly of cocktails and
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-08-12
