chapter 37
Cora I check my phone for the millionth time in a week, hoping for a message from Jake. Yet, once again, nothing is waiting for me. I sigh, setting my phone face down on the desk and releasing my hair from its clip. A headache tightens its grip on my temples as I lower my head into my hands. It’s been a whole week since Jake walked in on Griffin and me in the kitchen, and he still hasn’t said a word to either of us. Griffin seems to withdraw further into himself with each passing day. Tonight will be another night spent alone after work. Griffin will likely conjure up yet another excuse to work late just to avoid any discussion about what’s bothering him. I lift my head as Kaleigh walks toward my desk with a slice of cake on a plate. I grin as she sets the plate on the corner of my
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