He recognized that face - it was Murray, Zoey's cheating ex-boyfriend. What was this, an attempt at a reconciliation?

With a flick of his wrist, Fitch tossed his water bottle into a nearby trash bin without so much as a glance and made his way

outside.

After settling into his car, his driver called.

“Mr. Haskins, where's the pickup?”

“Forget it. She's got a ride. Head back.”

The driver, puzzled but obedient, turned around and left.

Fitch ignited the engine, his eyes never wandering back to where Zoey stood. He gripped the steering wheel, his foot pressing the

accelerator with purpose.

A scoff formed in his mind. A cheater, he mused, was like gum that'd been chewed and spit out. Now Zoey wanted to pick up that

gum and chew it again? Who was he to stop her?

Swomen just never learn. And didn't she have feelings for him?

Her affections ccheap. Just last week she was heartbroken over him, and now her ex could touch her face as if nothing

happened.

Fitch didn’t realize his grip on the steering wheel was tightening. His thoughts drifted to the encounter with Mr. Colby in the

restroom and soon, he called a number.

like that needed to be ousted

hastening toward the street to hail a

her, his face etched

you're concerned, I won't go up with you,” he offered, playing

with cold she didn't want him to see; a car pulled up, and

“Carol?”

“Zoey?”

the door but found it was already locked. She

documents.

friend's drunk. I want to take her

his watch, “You've

It was an opportunity she had fought hard for. After begging for a week, Felix

mere ten minutes. Now, the car ride

deep breath, Carol noticed Murray

home. I won't be seeing

arched an eyebrow, signaling the driver to unlock the door. Carol stepped out,

guard down completely. Carol, trying to settle her in the backseat, heard

“Help her in front.”

no other choice, she guided Zoey to the passenger seat. Without giving Murray another look,

driver

Zoey dozed off, she felt a chill not from the temperature but from the icy atmosphere. She shivered and heard

voice.

care that much about your

phone rang before his voice trailed off; it was Listina

be hsoon. You're at my place? I'm not with her; the doctor said you need

conversation with Listina, but even with

soothing tone.

without

up, he methodically

night, she'd probably pass out. She can't handle stress

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