I looked at Ivy, and suddenly, I laughed.
Every instinct I had was screaming trap. Sure, I wanted out. And sure, Ivy wanted me gone too. But I didn't buy for one second that leaving this place would lead anywhere good. More likely, there was an even deeper pit waiting for me right outside the door. That woman had zero good intentions. She wasn't about to just do me a favor and let me walk.
"Then tell him to come say it himself."
"Chase is asleep. He doesn't have time for you. You wanted to leave. Now you're getting exactly what you asked for. Why the sudden change of heart?" Ivy was getting flustered. Her face twisted with irritation.
"No. I just don't trust you not to screw me over." I kept my tone flat and casual, still lying on the bed. "Chase may not be a good person, but at least
