Chapter 3

I stood at the balcony door, my phone still glowing in my hand.

Chloe's last message was: [Wanna come out to the balcony and get some air?]

I paused and looked back at Sophie, who was lying in bed.

She looked peaceful, eyes closed, turning to the side, her long hair spread across the pillow.

I slipped out of bed as quietly as I could, opened the door, and stepped outside.

The balcony was stifling, barely any breeze at all. Chloe was sprawled out on the lounge chair, barefoot, her legs draped over the armrest, swinging them playfully.

When she…