Chapter 18

'What do you mean by you are moving into the Rollins house?' Annabelle retorted.

'Jake!' She called out to him when he ignored her and continued packing his clothes.

'Annabelle, I've answered that question a million times.' Jake replied with fatigue.

'And I still don't get it!'

'Because you don't want to. Listen, I'm done with this conversation. Are you going to help me pack?'

'No!' Annabelle replied defiantly.

'Then don't bother me.'

Annabelle watched as Jake focused on getting his things together. Tears stung her eyes. She had fallen deeply in love with him. She wasn't supposed to, but she did.

Their relationship had been convenient. They had an understanding that she breached when she fell in love with him.

Jake was changing and Annabelle felt it. She knew he was drifting away from her. Although she knew Jake had never been in love with her, he was loyal. That much she could beat her chest to say.

He was sweet, kind, and thoughtful. Was always concerned for her even though their