Leaving Nathan alone in the park really hurt, but no matter how I felt, I had to keep my head straight and make the smart choice.

I didn’t go back to the office. My mind was a mess, and I just wanted to be by myself for a while.

I didn’t go home either. I was worried Nathan would come looking for me, and honestly, I didn’t want to see him right now.

When people lose control, logic goes out the window. I didn’t want to get even more caught up with Nathan.

I checked into a hotel and snagged a room on the top floor. I dropped my bag without a second thought, collapsed onto the bed, and shut my eyes, determined to shut out all the mess swirling in my head.

They say your heart should be like an umbrella–able to open up when you need shelter, but also knowing when to close and let things go.

For me, it’s not just about knowing when to step into the spotlight; it’s about knowing when it’s time to make your exit.

Mom always said a lot of things would make sense once I grew up.

The price of growing up is learning how to let go, and being a grown–up is so damn hard. If only I could go back to being a kid again -clueless about everything, just wild, reckless, running around, crying, laughing out loud. Back then, happiness was all that

mattered.

I put my phone on silent, and Nathan didn’t try to call or text me again.

on the other hand, just kept coming in one

seven in

was at because there was some paperwork that needed

to be signed ASAP, otherwise the materials couldn’t get delivered

swing by and

hung up in

at my

opened

at him in shock.

“Ms. Murphy, could you sign

out a wry laugh. “Mr. Holcomb, these little tricks are

eyes softening. “Back then, all I had to do was come home.

honestly speechless–Jared could say stuff like that and not even worry about getting struck by lightning for

papers and turned to grab a

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pulled one out of his pocket and handed

name in a hurry, then it hit me after the fact: “You’re the

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