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“That may be because you go there for business, not leisure.” I licked my lips.
His eyes followed the movement. I shivered at the unfamiliar expression that briefly crossed his eyes.
“But, I've never been to Barcelona.”
I was thankful when he tore his eyes away from me. He brought his phone, typing a bit before raising his brows.
“It doesn’t seem bad.”
He turned his phone to me. There was a hint of excitement in his eyes.
I didn’t know, but something about a forty-two-year-old excitedly showing a picture of a city made my insides flip. And not in a bad way.
Evie, not now.
I was suddenly thirsty. I moved to grab the glass of water when somehow my hand hit his plate. I gasped when the bowl of rice poured on his shirt.
“Shit. I'm so—”
“It's okay. I'll fix this.” He stood up, dropped his phone, and headed to an adjoining room.
I heard the sound of water rushing before he shut the door.
Oh, there was even a bathroom.
Sinking further into the chair, I shut my eyes.
What will you do, Evie? What's your choice? Fuck.
I moved to grab water again when something else fell. Why the fuck was I so clumsy?
When I lowered my head, I saw his phone. I quickly dove to take it when it buzzed.
The screen lit up, and I caught sight of my name.
I furrowed my brows, raising my head to normal position.
It was an iMessage… a chat. I held my breath as I let my eyes scan the chat.
My advice remains the same– do away with Evie. Bring back Alice. The girl is an unnecessary burden.
The world paused as blood rushed to my head. Do away with Evie. Do away with me.
Shooting a glance at the bathroom door, I brought my thumb to click on the message, it took me to the chat wall. Then my blood ran cold.
I will. I just need time.
My eyes scanned his response over and over again, my fist clenching around the phone.
I will. I just need time.
I couldn't stop the tears that flowed down my face. I couldn't stop the searing pain that struck my heart.
Of course, I was indispensable.
“Evie, what are you—”
The hurt doubled in me at the sound of his voice. My heart broke into pieces as I turned to him.
