CHAPTER 43

The rays of sunlight hit my face and I force my eyes open. I blink repeatedly and sit up, rubbing my eyes, trying to chase the sleep away.

I throw my head back and sigh before getting up from the bed. I put on my slippers before walking into the bathroom.

I walk up to the sink and put on the tap, splashing water on my face. I raise my head and stare at the girl in the mirror with puffy eyes.

I barely had enough sleep last night because my mind was preoccupied, and the question Josh had thrown at me kept repeating in my mind.

I had told him that I have no feelings for Ross but he shook his head in disapproval.

Why does he think I’m developing feelings for Ross?

I pick up the brush and put toothpaste on it, before quickly brushing my teeth.

Once I’m done, I walk out of my room and head downstairs when I hear the sound of something being fried in the kitchen.

“Is mom home?” I ask myself and cautiously walk into the kitchen, where I find my mom cooking while humming a song.

I smile, stand