Chapter 19
“She’s nothing to me, nobody important,” Derek said flatly before turning and striding toward the door.
“Really?” I called after him, louder than I intended.
He paused, glanced back briefly. “See you later.” And then the door shut behind him.
I turned to my mother, my chest tightening. “Please… you need to talk to me. What is going on between them?”
“Ask Derek yourself,” she replied, her tone clipped, dismissive.
I exhaled sharply and started toward the door.
“Lio darling, we’ll be heading home soon,” she added.
“Sure,” I forced out, a strained smile on my lips as I stepped out.
There was only one person who could give me the truth: Trisha.
I made my way to my office, my thoughts spiraling. The moment I pushed the door open, my steps faltered.
My eyes widened as I saw
