Griffin’s POV
I heard Mia upstairs, closing closets with anger, and I realized that I had unwittingly upset her. I didn't want her or Rosie to get involved in this particular situation, so I decided to tell Mia as much as I could without making her feel the need to involve herself further. I understood her fear of losing me again, and I was just as scared. It was difficult to navigate the fine line between honesty and protecting them, but I resolved to approach the conversation with empathy and open communication.
I called Jason's number and he answered on the first ring, despite my initial apprehension about reaching out. It seemed as if he had been expecting my call. I told him we had to meet, feeling a sense of urgency and determination in my voice. There was a certain gravity to the
