CHAPTER 22

Arabel’s POV

Daisy is a heavy sleeper. She slept all through the ride back home, leaving Richard and I in a complete and awkward silence.

As soon as he stops in front of the gate, I see Alex come out with his two hands in his pants pocket, a cold glare directed towards Richard, who rushes to get the door for me.

Feeling guilty for no reason, I step out immediately with Daisy in my arms. I didn't sit at the back of the car this time since Daisy was asleep. I sat right next to Richard with the sleeping girl in my arms.

"Bye.” I wave at him awkwardly before rushing towards Alex. “When did you arrive?”

The question comes in a whisper.

He only snarls and walks back inside, making me embarrassed to turn back and see the expression on Richard’s face.

With humiliation and a mixture of anger, I follow him.

Alex has been a good friend to me and to Daisy. I have never seen his anger until now, but I won't let him ridicule him like he once did ever again.

Just because he gave out his home for me