Chapter 804:

But Colton cut her off, saying, “I’m not up for it tonight; I can’t go with you.”

His hand tensed, the veins in his forearm standing out starkly. “You should head back.”

With a casual wave, Colton flagged down a taxi. “You need to rest at home for the baby’s sake.” His voice left no room for argument; it was an order.

Reluctantly, Melany climbed into the cab and departed. Silence reclaimed the space.

From her spot, Allison could just make out Colton’s solitary figure. He slumped down on the chilly rim of the fountain.

A beep echoed.

number he knew by

long ago blocked his number, so the call didn’t

bore the marks of

was raspy, tinged

all the moments with Allison. Yet, he had never truly valued

Allison overheard his remorseful admission,

shifted her gaze and walked away, her steps firm, leaving no room for second thoughts, as if what Colton and Melany had talked about had

back to the banquet hall, her phone

hinting at some kind of mess. His

call with Verruckt was still active, and she could hear faint static from his

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