Chapter 21
It’s the weekend, and I’d hoped Alec and I would have it free together, but he’s fully booked with his lawn maintenance work. I just pray he won’t bail on Matt’s party tonight. I head over early to help Ruby set up, choosing a two-piece crop top and shorts set. It’s bold for me—I never show my stomach. But I remind myself: that girl who hid her body isn’t me anymore. When I arrive, Ruby is a whirlwind in the kitchen, too busy fussing with food to notice me. I knock on the doorframe so I don’t startle her. “Jess!” She drops everything and hugs me. “Thank God. I can’t cook for shit.” I laugh. “Then lucky I’m here.” Between the two of us, we actually manage to finish without burning anything or needing bandages—a miracle. When I glance at the doorway, I catch Matt watching Ruby. Really
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