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CHAPTER 20

Gabe's POV

I walked quietly beside Emma, leading her to her room. She was lost in thought, her mind consumed by the journey ahead. I couldn't blame her. I was nervous too.

Once we reached her door, I turned to her and whispered, "Get some rest, Emma. We leave early tomorrow." I kissed her forehead lightly.

She nodded, her eyes barely meeting mine. I could sense the tension between us, but I knew it wasn't the time to address it.

I waited until she was inside her room before I made my way to Carly's room. My sister was sitting on her bed, reading a book.

"Hey, sis," I said, closing the door behind me.

Carly looked up, a curious expression on her face. "What's up, Gabe?"

I took a deep breath, knowing I had to be careful. "I'm leaving tomorrow, Carly. I'm going to Chicago very early."

Carly's eyes widened in surprise. "What? Why?"

I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "I'll tell you everything when I get back, I promise. But I need you to keep this a secret for now. I don't want Esmer
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