Richard didn't know what he was talking about. He didn't know the whole story. If he did, he wouldn't say it was all about protecting me. But I wish he hadn't mentioned it. Because now, my mind was more scattered than ever. I didn’t need this battle of struggling not to think of things from Nick's perspective. What did it even matter? The past was the past. I hated him for all the hurt. That would never change! I typed Avery's number and dialed as I made the resolution. 'I hate him now and forever!' Avery didn’t pick up the phone till it went into voicemail. I started to speak when he suddenly answered. "Sara! Where are you? How are you? My uncle said you called in sick. And that Reign guy was around to look for you. I tried to speak to your dad, but the line went off and I haven’t

