Chapter 4

These past few days, Dylan kept coming up with reasons to come over—watering my mom's plants, fixing the pipes, changing light bulbs. He was sweet-talking and always ready to help, totally winning over my parents. Honestly, I think they liked him more than me.

Meanwhile, Ryan added me back on WhatsApp, but I just ignored it and didn't even bother to read his texts.

Such a beautiful day. My mom's garden was bursting with color, every flower in full bloom.

I snapped a few pics and posted them on my feed without much thought, then put my phone down.

But…