Chapter 19 The Rain

Sky's P.O.V.

"What's on your mind, Trouble?" I ask Zoe. She sits beside me on the mat, her eyes focused on the water.

Without shifting her gaze, she responds, "I was wondering what if Liam is lying to me."

My brows furrow in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"Two days ago, I didn't let him kiss me. Maybe now he doesn't want me in his life, so he lied about the call to push me away." She finally turns to look at me, her eyes filled with uncertainty.

The idea of Liam lying to her feels like a gift wrapped in guilt. It means Zoe is doubting him, and that's exactly what I need. But seeing her so conflicted makes me feel like a monster.

Fuck! What am I becoming?

I place my hand on hers, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Zoe, if Liam is playing games with you, he doesn't deserve you. You deserve someone who is honest and genuinely cares about you."

Anyway, Liam doesn't deserve Zoe at all. He cowardly pushed her away after a single phone call. If I were in his position, I would have confronted t