Chapter 121

Bella's POV

Essie's voice echoed through the speaker, and a knot formed in my stomach. "Come to my house. I'll explain everything."

Max exchanged a glance with me, and I could see the concern etched on his face. "We can't come right now," he replied. "But we'll pick you up soon. That play with you?”

"Yeah," Essie agreed. "But hurry. We don't have much time."

As the call ended, Max turned to me, determination in his eyes. “I'll go now. I'll call you when we're back."

I nodded. "I'll be waiting for you then."

I went back inside the house to freshen up then sat at the table as I needed to finalize my thoughts on the company today.

While I prepared my speech, the knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I went to answer it.

Opening the door, I found Tyler standing there.

"Hey, Bella," he greeted.

"Hi Tyler," I said with a smile. "Uhh, Peron isn't home."

"Yeah, I know. I came to see you."

"Me? Why?" I asked myself but stepped aside and let him in.

Tyler entered, and I gestured for hi