CONNOR'S POV
As I scrolled through Maria's chat with the guy named Alex, I couldn't help but wonder what it was all about.
But then, a thought crossed my mind as I stared at the name Alex once again. It didn't sound so familiar, but I was sure it was him, the guy with Maria at the park that night.
I raised my head from the phone for a moment, contemplating this unfamiliar connection. It wasn't like I knew him before then, but somehow, I didn't want him around her for a reason I couldn't place a finger on.
For a moment, I pictured what happened that night and when Maria slapped me. I had forced her to leave with me, but she wouldn't. What could be between Maria and this guy? Who was he?
"Maybe I'll find out after going through this chat..." I murmured to myself, grappling with the rese
