Chapter 4

After I blocked Daniel, the world didn't become as quiet as I'd hoped. He called me from another number.

The sharp ringtone tore through the silence inside the car.

I glanced at the unfamiliar number on my screen and hung up without answering.

But he wouldn't give up. He called again and again, so persistent that it was almost obsessive.

Lucas frowned. His voice was calm and steady. "Do you want me to handle it?"

I shook my head. "No, let him call."

I knew Daniel. He had always been proud, and having me shut him down like this, especially…