Chapter 3

I had just left the group chat when Keaton's call came through.

"Julissa, you need to come over right now."

"Where to?"

"The usual spot."

"Is something up?"

"I need to apologize to you, Julissa."

"Why’s that?"

"You just dropped out of the group chat. Do you realize what our mutual friends might say about her?"

Keaton's tone was firm, almost domineering.

"I don't want her getting a bad reputation."

"I'm really into her, and I want everyone to know it."

"She's innocent and doesn't deserve to be seen as the other woman because of how you reacted."

Despite years…