CHAPTER 40

JESS

I clutched the blanket around my body and almost sprinted to grab my keys and shoes that were near the door. I needed to get out. I needed to get away from him. Tugging the door open, I almost shrieked when I saw two people standing outside. I heard Luke come up behind me. "Jessica, please just-"

Then he went quiet, and I went rigid. It was his parents, which meant my parents were probably home as well. Luke's voice was ice cold and had a bite to it. "Mom, Father."

His parents stood there, their expressions a mix of surprise and

concern.

His mother looked from me to Luke, her brow furrowing slightly. "Jessica. Dear. I haven't seen you in ages. Look how lovely you are!" His mother pulled me into a hug, and I let her, giving Luke a side glance.

His father was less warm. "Son. Jessica. I hope the house is still intact," he said sternly, then looked behind us. I followed his gaze into the living room. The only evidence of anything was the pillow I had slept on. The rest of the place looked pristine, almost like a hospital. I tried to compose myself, tightening the blanket around me and forcing a polite smile. "Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. I was just leaving."

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don't have to-" Luke started, but I shot him a glare

I said firmly my voice trembling

cheeks, and the pit in my stomach just grew.

with his arms crossed. "Son. Get your mother's bags, would you?" was all I heard as

I stepped outside, and I hurried to put on my shoes, fumbling with the laces. Luke's presence

wait," he pleaded, his voice softer now, but

and too broken. But there was a nagging feeling inside my chest that something had happened between Luke and his

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dropped the blanket in the foyer before stalking to the

when I

kitchen, making pancakes like it was the most normal thing in the world. My heart warmed immediately, and I ran to my mom for a hug. My dad joined in and kissed me on the

Missed you,

"She's not

at them, happy to have them home but

throat behind me,

the kitchen island. "Where's

made him uncomfortable. Both my parents suddenly focused on Josh, who glared at me. I gave him a toothy grin with a half-masticated piece of pancake rolling around in

pancake, laughing so hard. Josh pinned me with a stare that said, "Shut the hell

looked between us, clearly

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