Chapter 128

*MARY’S POV*

As she walked away, I was left alone with Josh and Jordyn. Fantastic. The air between us felt thick with unspoken things, and I desperately wished Brianne would hurry back.

Josh didn’t waste a second. “So, about earlier…” he began, his grin still firmly in place.

I cut him off, my face burning. “Don’t. Even. Start.”

Jordyn, sensing that this was his cue to step back, stood up. “I think I’ll grab us some more coffee.” He shot Josh a knowing look before disappearing into the crowd.

Traitor.

Josh watched me, clearly enjoying how flustered I was. “Come on, Mary. Admit it. You’ve thought about it.”

“Thought about what?” I shot back, my voice a little too high-pitched.

His grin widened. “You know exactly what.”

I stared at him, unsure whether to throw my coffee at him or… something else. But before I could make a decision, Brianne returned, thankfully breaking the moment.

“Everything good?” she asked, sitting down and completely oblivious to the awkwardness that had just unfold