Chapter 60

SARAH'S POV:

*Paul: How did it go with Mark? Are you okay?*

I stared at the screen for a moment before typing back.

*Me: *It was hard. I don't know what to do.*

As I hastily stashed my phone in my pocket, I lifted my gaze toward the vast expanse of the sky, hoping to find solace and quiet my restless mind. Mark had always held a prominent place in my life, and witnessing his distress had profoundly unsettled me. However, I couldn't shake off the memory of his decision to choose Jennie over me and how that choice had endangered me.

Lost in my own thoughts, the sound of someone's approaching footsteps barely registered until a familiar voice called out my name.

"Sarah?"

Startled, I looked up to see Joe standing before me, his concerned expression catching me off guard. How did he find me? I wondered if he had been following me. I paused for a moment, gathering my thoughts before responding.

"Joe, what are you doing here?" I asked, my voice trembling as I nervously shifted in my seat.

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