All Chapters of Off-Side Love With My Best Friend's Brother : Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

WrenRoss stopped pacing. He looked into my eyes, seeing the absolute, unbreakable determination written across my face. He let out a long, heavy breath and walked over to me, gently framing my face with his large hands."Okay," he whispered softly, his eyes full of affection and worry. "If this is what you really need... I'll support you. But on one condition: we look for places together."Over the course of the next two days, Ross and I spent hours scouring local apartment listings and visiting properties around the university district. But the reality of the housing market hit me like a cold shower. Every single apartment that was clean, safe, and well-lit was outrageously expensive, but waaaayyy far beyond what my modest academic stipends could handle. The few places within my budget were run-down, dark, or located in unsafe alleys that made my stomach turn.Noticing my growing frustration after a particularly disappointing viewing, Ross pulled his phone out while we sat in his ca

WrenThe heavy curtain felt rough beneath my trembling fingers. Outside my bedroom window, the dark street was swallowed by a thick, freezing fog. The streetlight across the road flickered weakly, casting long, twisting shadows across the damp pavement.And standing directly beneath that light was a figure.They wore a long, dark coat with a heavy hood pulled down, obscuring their face entirely. They weren't walking. They weren't checking a phone. They were standing completely still, their hidden face tilted upward, staring straight up at my window. Directly at me.My heart slammed against my ribs like a trapped bird. Cold sweat broke out across the back of my neck. I tried to pull back, but my feet felt glued to the floor. The terrifying realization washed over me: someone was watching me.Ring! Ring!The sudden, loud chime of my phone on the nightstand shattered the silence, making me jump out of my skin. I gasped, tearing my eyes away from the window, and lunged across the room to

WrenMy heart began to hammer frantically against my ribs. Was that the person from my streetlight? Was someone following me inside the building?The noise of the crowd, the clinking glasses, and the heavy smell of expensive perfume began to crash over me like an overwhelming wave. The room felt like it was spinning."Excuse me, Professor," I murmured hurriedly to Dr. Reeves, who was mid-conversation with a university donor. "I... I just need to step outside for a moment to get some fresh air.""Of course, Wren," Dr. Reeves said, giving me a warm nod. "Don't wander too far."I quickly slipped away from the crowded ballroom, hurrying down a quiet, carpeted side corridor that led toward the private gallery rooms and outdoor balconies. The loud chatter of the gala faded into a soft murmur as I walked deeper into the dimly lit hallway.I leaned against the cool plaster wall, closing my eyes and taking deep, steadying breaths to calm my racing heart.Time passed quickly while I caught my b

Wren"You're safe here, Wren," Anna murmured softly, rubbing my back. "You can stay here as long as you need. Everything is going to be okay. I promise."The next afternoon, the sky over the university campus was a bleak, stony grey.I walked through the stone arches of the library courtyard, my body feeling numb and hollow. I hadn't slept a single wink on Anna's couch. My head throbbed with a dull, constant ache.As I rounded the corner toward the lecture hall, I suddenly froze.Walking toward me down the paved path was Theo.Theo, the sweet, gentle, soft-spoken guy I had briefly dated months ago, before my entire life got pulled into the dark, violent orbit of the Calloway family.My heart twinged with a mixture of sadness and nostalgia. But as he drew closer, I gasped softly. Theo looked like a complete shell of his former self. He was pale, thin, with dark bruises under his eyes. His posture was slumped, and he carried his backpack slouched over one shoulder, looking entirely exha

DaniMaybe it's better this way, I thought bitterly, staring down at my calloused hands. Maybe she's safer away from me."No," I growled aloud to the empty room, slamming my fist against the wall. "No. Something isn't right."My mind flashed back to Dr. Reeves. The way he looked at her. The way he maneuvered himself into her life.If I couldn't hold her, I could at least make sure that sleek bastard wasn't a threat to her. I needed answers.I pulled out my phone and dialed Ryan. Ryan was our tech guy—a brilliant hacker who could dig up buried records faster than anyone I knew."Dani?" Ryan answered, sounding surprised. "What's up?""Ryan, I need a favor," I said, my voice urgent and sharp. "I need you to dig into Dr. Reeves. Everything you can find. Financial records, background checks, old university files. Do it now.""Dr. Reeves? One of the school’s professors?" Ryan asked, sounding confused. "Dani, what's going on? Is this about Wren?""Just do it, Ryan!" I growled. "It's not a jo