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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but I shot him a glare that

get home," I said firmly my voice trembling despite my effort to keep it

cheeks, and the pit in my

slinked past his father, who just stared at Luke with his arms crossed. "Son. Get your mother's bags, would you?" was all I heard as I ran across the

stepped outside, and I hurried to put on my shoes, fumbling

softer now,

and too broken. But there was a

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I snorted at the thought and dropped the blanket in the foyer before stalking to

could hear voices-my parents' voices-and when I rounded

warmed immediately, and I ran to my mom for a

Missed you, kiddo!"

"She's not a kiddo anymore. She's

home but too afraid to

cleared his throat behind

plate on the kitchen island. "Where's Laura?" I

on Josh, who glared at me. I gave him a toothy grin with a half-masticated piece of pancake rolling around in my mouth. "Uh, she went home," he said awkwardly, rubbing the

hard. Josh pinned me

dad looked between us, clearly

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