CarrieI watched Jesse's expression change as he entered the room, and it wasn't the sight he had hoped for. I felt a pang of disappointment as he immediately walked out, leaving me utterly shocked. This was not the first impression I wanted to make after not seeing him for such a long time. Noah, ever perceptive, also noticed the terrible timing. He could see my anxiety in my trembling hands, raised eyebrows, and tense facial muscles, all signs of my worry for Jesse."Let me help clear things up," Noah offered, his voice filled with concern. "I'm sure he will listen. I won't let things get worse from here. Not when I finally had a good closure for us. Let me help you once more to make up for things I did in the past."I snapped back to reality, torn between wanting to chase after Jesse and my racing heart, which was filled with fear about what would happen between us."Jesse hates you, and I'm sure things will only get worse if you talk to him," I replied, my voice shaky. "I apprecia
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