Chapter 78 – Give The Best Show

(Aya’s POV)

“That bastard!” Addie growled in anger, clenching her fists like she was ready to punch Ryan if he was around.

We had not arrived home yet, still in the driveway, when Liam called, asking him if it was okay for him to join the meeting. With nothing to do since the kids were already asleep, I told Red I would chat with Addie in the study room. I only went to our bedroom to keep the parure and change my clothes, wanting to avoid walking around the house with my red dress.

I told her everything, but not what happened after Ryan left. I needed another day for that, perhaps tomorrow or the next day. She shifted to her seat, leaning to her side and glancing at Leslie, who was still in an online meeting.

I raised my eyebrows when Addie scoffed. “For someone who went through that hell of a date, you seemed different.”

“Different?” I choked, shaking my head. “How can I be different?” I chuckled softly.

“You look -” She pursed her lips when the door opened.

Red’s head peered at the