Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0159
Abby

The weight of the world feels like it’s pressing down on my shoulders like a leaden weight, and just

when I think it can’t get any heavier, Karl appears in the doorway of my office.

“Is everything okay, Abby?” he asks, and there’s a genuine concern in his eyes that almost—almost—

makes me want to believe in him again.

I hesitate, my eyes darting to my phone with Chloe’s unsent text. But there’s also a cook-off I need to

win, friendships to mend, and a restaurant to run. “I’m fine,” I lie, although my voice betrays me,

cracking slightly.

“Come on, Abby.” He steps into the room, closing the door behind him. “You and I both know that’s not

true.”

I sigh, shifting my gaze to my computer screen where an article on black truffles glares back at me. I

already promised to myself that I wouldn’t let Karl get closer, and everything in my body is screaming at

me right now to send him away.

But before I can stop him, Karl moves closer, leaning on the edge of my desk. “Look, if you don’t want

to talk about it, fine. But if there’s any way I can help—”

“Help?” I snort, incredulous. “You’ve done enough, don’t you think?”

He winces, stung by the harshness of my words.”Alright, fair point,” he concedes, pausing. “But let’s

not pretend that I’m the only complicated thing in your life right now.”

His eyes flicker to my computer screen, then back to me. “Now, what’s this about black truffles?”

I exhale deeply, a mixture of relief and frustration swirling within me. As much as it pains me to admit it,

he’s right; I’m in desperate need of help. “I need them for a dish I’m working on for the cook-off,” I

rare, expensive, and the

the screen again, his eyes scanning the article. “You

When I was sourcing

at the mention of Adam’s name. Every memory of

reminder of not only the breakup, but the fact that Karl played

I know,” he catches himself, shaking his head. “But

you let me, I can

accepting Karl’s help churns my stomach. Can

I’m in. “Fine,” I finally

eyes light up, almost as if he’s been waiting for

number. I can hear

Karl. Listen,

I listen to him speak to the supplier. There’s a hint

smooth confidence that I remember all too well. It’s the

time, the same confidence that I’ve been

eternity, Karl hangs up and looks at me, his eyes filled with

sorry, Abby, but even my supplier can’t get them. There are none

market right now.”

invisible wave of defeat. “So that’s it, then,” I say

really on my own

puts his phone away and gazes at me,

of genuine concern. “Abby, I know you have no reason to trust me. And I

odds are

about black truffles on my screen, then back at him

my voice tinged with an exhaustion I can no longer

do.”

room feels like it’s closing in on

And then, without warning, I can’t hold it in

that has finally burst.

as he takes in my sudden emotional collapse.

wrong?”

between so bs, taking a deep breath before I let it all spill out. “It’s Chloe,” I

And Leah sided with her;

friends, Karl.

in the air. The

his seat. “I’ll talk to

my feet too, rushing