ASHLEY’S POV
Everyone was still shocked about what happened and so was I.
Melissa’s phone rang as we made our way outside. She frowned instantly. Her hand tightened around her bag as she pulled it out.
“It’s my mom,” she murmured, and I watched the color drain from her face as she listened. Melissa gasped “Okay, I’ll be there right away. Don’t worry.” She hung up, already trembling with the need to move.
I felt a lump rise in my throat. “Melissa, what happened?”
She turned to me with wide eyes. “It’s family stuff. I can’t explain right now”
“It’s fine. You have to go, don’t you?”
“Ashley, are you sure you’ll be okay?”
I forced a smile, even though I was still shaken inside. “Yeah. I’ll be fine. Go. Don’t worry about me.”
Her arms wrapped around me in a hug, squeezing me tight. “I
