Chapter 4

Caleb was still trying to get a word out.

Suddenly, the door swung open. Emily stood there in the doorway, tears clinging to her lashes, threatening to fall at any moment. "Caleb, am I causing you trouble again?"

Before Caleb could answer, she turned to me, wearing that same vulnerable look that made anyone want to protect her. "Kiki, Caleb only feels sorry for me because I'm dying. Honestly, you don't have to see me as your enemy."

I stayed silent, watching as she went on. "He's kinder and more responsible than you think. If you keep holding onto this…