CHAPTER 59
MARA’S POV
I jumped on my bed, my hair bouncing as I crossed my leg. I slipped my phone out of my small purse and clicked the power button. It turned on with a soft hum.
It was already half past six–about forty minutes since Alexander left. With the evening traffic, he should have reached home by now. She should ask.
I clicked on my messaging app and quickly texted him:
‘Are you home yet, babe?’
It was first delivered, then double-checked, showing that he had read it. A smile curled on my face as I saw the three dots on the screen. It was like he had been waiting for me.
No.more than three seconds after, his reply dropped:
‘Yeah, just got in.’
My smile widened and a low giggle escaped my lips unknowingly. But the happiness swirling inside didn't last long. It faded s
