Chapter 53. He’d Never Tell You

Jax and Ash had left the girls to their discussion of gowns for the upcoming event. However, gowns were now the last thing on their minds.

“His ex will be there?” Lola shrieked and grabbed her head.

The pictures in Lola’s mind were creating a beautiful woman, strong and brave, just like Jax and much more adapted to this life than Lola was.

“Stop freaking out. It’s his ex for a reason, right?” Melissa said in hopes of calming her down.

Lola scoffed and looked dumbfounded at the floor in a blank stare.

“Look at me.” Melissa grabbed Lola’s shoulder and gave her a light shake.

“It doesn’t matter who she is because Jax has chosen to be with you. Now you’re gonna find a dress that will put all others to shame, and you’re going to hold your head high when you walk in there tomorrow,” she said as her eyes glinted with a belief that Lola didn’t share.

“Mell, I know nothing about fundraisers or galas or anything else fancy and I mean holy shit—” she said and started swatting her hands in front