Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card

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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Luke started, but I shot him

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

my cheeks, and the pit in my stomach

Get your mother's bags,

on my shoes, fumbling with the laces. Luke's presence was still behind me,

softer now, but I couldn't look

inside my house, not even giving him a second look. I was too ashamed, too hurt, and too broken. But there was a nagging feeling inside

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thought and dropped the blanket in the foyer

when I rounded a corner, they

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, kiddo!"

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

them home but too afraid to

cleared his throat behind

from a plate on the kitchen island. "Where's Laura?" I asked, making sure my

I gave him a toothy grin with a half-masticated piece of pancake rolling around in my mouth.

choked on my pancake, laughing so hard. Josh pinned me with a stare that said, "Shut

looked between us, clearly puzzled. "Is everything okay, you

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