ZOE’S POV
I went back to the office after lunch with the conversation I'd had with Austin still lingering in my mind. Owen was at his desk quietly going through documents when I walked in. He looked up when I entered. His expression was neutral, polite. A little too polite.
I closed the door behind me quietly. "Hey” I said trying to ease the awkwardness.
He nodded once. "Hey."
“I’m sorry, Owen.” I said walking over to him. “I didn’t mean to leave you like that. I just… had to go. You know why.”
He looked up his eyes calm but unreadable. "You don’t need to explain, Zoe. I get it. You’re only doing what you have to do."
Still, I pressed forward. "No, I do need to explain. I had to take that opportunity. The more time I spend with Austin, the more likely I am to get closer to Jamie. Ev
