"No," I said firmly. "Layla and I are always together. She never leaves my sight. If Logan was here, I would know."
There was silence on the other end.
I could feel Jason thinking, weighing my words.
And for a moment, I feared he would call me out on the lie.
I wasn’t sure how much he already knew.
I had to keep my story straight.
"We go everywhere together," I continued, pushing the lie deeper.
"There's no way Logan could have seen her without me knowing. I promise, Jason. You’re overthinking."
Another heavy pause.
Then Jason finally spoke.
"Then why would Isabella say otherwise?"
My breath hitched.
I gripped the phone tighter, my knuckles turning white.
Isabella?!
I felt my stomach drop.
Isabella called Jason?
Why?
What was she playing at?
I struggled to keep my voice
