Share

CHAPTER 66

Maxine P.O.V

"Maxine, I need your help."

The voice echoed in the hollow of my room, a room painted shades of gray, where color did no longer exist. The air was heavy, heavy with oppression, and lifeless. I could see Sarah standing at the edge of the balcony, her eyes wide with urgency.

"Maxine, hurry," she said once more, her voice rising above the haze. She motioned for me to step out after her, moving toward the open balcony doors.

"I'm sorry, Sarah. I should have told you I was going to my grandma's," I said guiltily as I made my way to the balcony. Without hesitation I leaped over the ledge, landing softly by her side.

But it felt off. Sarah was not looking at me anymore. The smile was there, but it did not reach up into her eyes. The warmth and the familiarity were all misplaced.

"I don't have time for this. Forget it, Maxine," she said, shaking her head sideways. "Let's go to our favorite coffee shop."

"You're not mad?" I asked, confusion swirling inside me. Part of me was relie
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP

Related chapters

Latest chapter

DMCA.com Protection Status