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CHAPTER 144: Out Of My Hair

He shoots her a glare, visibly annoyed, but it’s me who steps in this time, deciding I’ve let him get away with evading for long enough.

“She’s got a point,” I say, arms folded across my chest. “You’re here, taking up space, acting like nothing happened. But let’s not pretend like we haven’t all got questions. So why did you leave, Mike?”

He shifts uncomfortably, his hand gripping the countertop like it’s the only thing holding him up. “You wouldn’t understand,” he mutters, staring down again, shoulders hunched.

“Try us,” I say, keeping my voice steady, but with enough bite to make it clear I’m not backing down.

He scowls, straightening up, looking like he’s debating whether it’s worth the fight. “Look, I didn’t come here to get interrogated, alright? I came here to get some peace. You know, maybe a little bit of space to think.”

“Oh, space to think,” Desiree says, raising an eyebrow. “Funny, most people use hotels for that. Or a beach. Anywhere but their dad’s house after months of…
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