Chapter 69: N*****x and Chill

Eden's POV:

"I don't know."

It's an impossible question to answer. For one thing, I really can't believe that grandma knew about this. There's no way she'd just sit on this sort thing. She's so headstrong. She'd never have allowed someone in the company to do this. But the idea that she might not have only known about but perhaps been involved too, is beyond my level of comprehension.

Grandma wouldn't. I really don't think she would but I can't tell Noah that because as far as he knows I have no grounds for my belief in her character.

Instead, I try not to think of it. If grandma is involved - which I really don't believe she is - then I'll worry about that when I find the evidence to prove it. I wouldn't let myself be weighed down by the worst case scenario until we know for sure. Leaning into Noah's side, I rest my head in the crook of his shoulder.

He's talking but I'm not really listening. The sound of his voice is so calming and I can feel myself drifting off to sleep but when the