CHAPTER 59: CONFLICT

"This is one of the most confusing moments of my life. Dane sure knows how to pick his timing," I whisper to myself.

"What do you mean Dane's here?" I ask, turning to face the person who told me he was here.

"He just walked through the front door. He sticks out like a sore thumb, looks like someone's older brother," she replies with a shrug. "Do you want me to bring him in here?"

"I'll come out in a moment," I tell her, and she nods before leaving and closing the door behind her. "What did you want to talk to me about?" I turn to Kent, who looks just as conflicted as I feel. "Don't you want to go see him?" he asks.

"Do you want me to leave?" I ask, feeling disappointed. "Just tell me, I'm all ears."

"I don't want to cause any trouble between you and Dane," he says quietly. "I just want you to be happy."

"Kent, be honest with me. Don't push me away from him because it's the easy thing to do," I say, putting my hand on his knee. "Explain."

"It's not anything serious, I just wanted