Chapter 71

Sebastian tossed and turned in his bed, unable to sleep and unable to get his ass up either. He kept replaying the scene from earlier that night, when Ava had stormed out of his apartment after their heated argument. He had never seen her so angry and hurt before. He hated himself for making her cry.

He reached for his phone on the nightstand, tempted to call her and apologize. He wanted to hear her voice, to tell her that he was sorry for being such a jerk. He wanted to make things right between them.

But he also felt a surge of resentment towards her. Why did she have to ruin what they had by catching feelings? They had agreed to keep things casual, to pretend to be in a relationship for his investors and his ex-girlfriend. They enjoyed each other’s company, had fun, and had amazing sex. They had been friends with benefits, nothing more.

He didn’t want to commit to anyone, especially not to Ava. She was too good for him, too sweet, too innocent. She deserves someone who could love h