(Elle’s POV) “Did you know that you almost killed me with worry?” Apple said, looking upset at me and then at the server, placing the food she ordered in advance. I tried to avoid Aiden the whole morning, and the work excuse worked. When Ava asked me to bring him some documents, he invited me for lunch, but I declined the offer, telling him I had other plans. Good riddance that I said no because Apple called, inviting me for lunch and telling me she wanted me to meet her boyfriend. I smirked at her but squinted my eyes at the food on the table. “Well, you’re still alive, right?” She sneered and glowered at me. “Don’t you ever do that to me again, okay? You can run away from your mom but tell me your whereabouts. Please,” she pleaded, only making me chuckle. “Yeah, sure. I’m sorry

