Ashlyn's POV
Sitting on the porch, I stared at the gate, hoping it would swing open and reveal Xavier's arrival. Time dragged on, and there was still no sign of him or Evan.
With every passing minute, I regretted not insisting on going with them. The waiting was agonizing.
Suddenly, my phone buzzed beside me. Snapping out of my thoughts. I hastily reached for it, my heart racing hoping it was Xavier. But the moment I saw the name on the screen, my excitement deflated. Jessica.
“Why on earth is she calling me?” I muttered under my breath, rejecting the call without a second thought.
“Can’t believe she still has the nerve to reach out after everything!” I grumbled, tossing the phone back onto the porch table.
Pulling my knees up to my chest, I leaned on them, returning to my quiet
