Chapter 152
Bella
I muttered under my breath, annoyed and replaying every irritating moment from my lunch with Sabrina. What gave her the nerve to show up like that, talking down to me, demanding I step aside? My steps were almost automatic as I headed home, frustration bubbling just under the surface. I couldn’t help but question: Why was Sabrina there instead of Maya? Had Maya set me up, hoping I’d be scared off? Did she really dislike me that much now? I had thought this was an opening, a chance to find some middle ground. But maybe I’d been too optimistic, too naive.
As I neared my building, the sight of Ace’s car parked outside tugged my attention away from those thoughts. My heart lifted as soon as I saw it. When I reached the door, I didn’t even need to use my keys—Ace had them.
