Chapter 131

“I’ll pack a bag and head out tonight,” I promise, my voice steadying as I make the decision to leave.

“I’ll be there as soon as I can, Mom,” I say, trying to reassure her before hanging up. I quickly start packing a bag when Soren walks in.

“Bree, what’s going on?” he asks, noticing my frantic

movements.

“My father is in the hospital,” I reply, shoving clothes into my bag. “I need to go home.”

“Wait, how do you know this?” Soren asks before his eyes dart to the bed where my phone sits.

Grabbing it, I hold it up. “She rang me,” I admit.

“I didn’t even know you had a phone, that is the first time I’ve seen it.” I chew my lip nervously and he pinches his brow looking frustrated letting out a heavy sigh.

I know I’ve fucked up considering he thinks

Ex, I only just turned it back on and saw a heap of recent missed calls from her. When I rang her she said my father

he protests gently. “You shouldn’t be leaving in the

|||

O <

Chapter 131

248 Vouchers

as doubt creeps in. Part of me wants to stay, to avoid reopening old wounds and facing the past, but the thought of not being there if the worst happens outweighs my fear.

try and make things right, besides

on me.

I thought they

I won’t be far, just a few hours away, in Blackwood Pack,” I say, avoiding

go by yourself, Bree!” Soren

I won’t have to try to catch a train there. It would take far longer. I turn away. “I have to go; I’m sorry. I promise I’ll be back soon. I’ll ring you once I get to the hospital.” I start walking toward the door, but Soren follows me, grabbing

have a car?” he asks.

back of grandma’s old place,” I tell him, he shakes

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255