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42: Forever Grateful
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2022-03-29 14:45:38The next morning, I felt like I was floating in the air while doing my routines. I still can't believe that Carter wanted me back… to be back in his life despite me knowing his family's secret.
As soon as I'm done, I hurried downstairs and grabbed a toast Tessa prepared before going straight to the door.
The corners of my lips rose automatically when I saw who was on Mom's driveway, leaning on his Diavel.
"Good morning," Carter greeted with a boyish half smile.
"Good morning," I echoed in a little voice, trying to act as natural as possible because I was afraid that he might notice how I excited I was to see him.
"How was your sleep last night?"
"Uhm, good…" I nodded. "How about yours?" It is my usual reply when someone asks me that. So I got confused when Carter grinned like there was something funny on my question.
"Why?"
"Don't you want to ask where do w
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