Chapter 76 Paige's Dad

Paige’s POV

I walked towards Noah after Steve released my shoulder. I looked up at him, trying to read the emotions in his eyes but it’s all gone now. I can feel the tension in me. My heart is racing. I don’t know what to do. Should I explain to him? We’re not doing anything wrong, but Noah’s probably thinking we’re having a secret affair. If I explain, will he listen? But why would I explain? We’re not in a relationship. Our status isn’t clear yet.

I swallowed hard, unable to know what to do or think.

“I came because… I think I have to start earning your family’s trust. I-I’ll start with your dad,” he said with an audible pain in his voice.

I squeezed my eyes closed. “It’s not like I don’t want you to come here. But why are you here, Noah? We’re just talking on the phone and… and it’s dangerous. What if Thalia sees you or her father’s men? Or perhaps my grandfather’s men? You know my grandfather won’t stop until he gets what he wants. Prison won’t even stop him.”

He nodded. “I know.