CHAPTER 118

ELLA'S POV

I was still reeling from Damien's shocking claims when Amelia spoke up firmly. "Ella, let's not listen to him. He's just a bitter, twisted ex trying to get a rise out of us."

Susan nodded emphatically. "Amelia's right. He's just a sad, pathetic loser trying to get under our skin. You know Trent would never put himself in harm's way like that."

I opened my mouth to respond, but froze as my phone began ringing shrilly from inside my bag. Frowning, I fished it out and felt my breath catch in my throat when I saw the name on the screen.

Trent. Oh my god, it was Trent.

I turned to level a look at Damien, cradling the phone against my rapidly beating heart. "Looks like you were lying after all."

Damien scoffed. "Don't get too excited. It's probably just a butt dial or some pre-recorded message from beyond the grave."

Rolling my eyes, I swiped to accept the call and raised the phone to my ear. "Trent? You're okay, right? Where are you now?

There was silence on the other end, and