Chapter 92

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After a brief silence, Ashton’s deep, smooth voice came through the line. “Have you been drinking?”

“Are you willing to be my fake boyfriend?” I dodged his question, refusing to explain myself.

Ignoring my response, he pressed again, “Where are you?”

“Forget it. I already know your answer,” I replied curtly, ready to hang up.

But Ashton’s voice stopped me. “Elaine, where are you? Are you at home or out somewhere?” His tone was firm, almost demanding.

The emotions I’d been suppressing suddenly erupted. “Who are you to tell me where I can be? I’ll go

wherever I want! I…”

Before I could finish ranting, Nora leaned over and grabbed the phone. “Mr. Drake, don’t worry. She’s with me. I’m her best friend.”

Then she turned to me and whispered, “Be nice when you’re asking for help.”

I playfully pushed her away, but Ashton’s voice came through the phone again. “We’ll talk again tomorrow when you’re sober.”

could protest, he hung up, leaving me staring at the phone in disbelief. “He thinks I’m

laughing. “He’s just afraid you’ll

wasn’t drunk

I wasn’t into him. He probably thought

morning, I woke up with a splitting headache, completely hungover. I didn’t even know when Nora had left for work.

pulling me out

groggily, not bothering

the amusement park now?”

Langston, I’ve quit. Didn’t you hear? If you need something, talk to…

I need your help.” Victor sounded desperate, which made

hand through my tangled hair. “What

have to come. You’ll understand when you get here,” he

still in bed. I stretched lazily, enjoying the rare indulgence of doing

resigned. None of this concerns me anymore,” I reminded

grew more pleading. “Please, consider it a

But do we really have to meet at the amusement

15:25

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to meet?” Victor

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