Chapter 53

Ariana

"What is all of this about, Andrew? Did you call me here just to set me up?" Daniel asked, his words shattering my heart.

I hadn't anticipated Daniel feeling like he was being set up by meeting me, and it pained me deeply to hear him say such things.

"Does seeing me make you feel like this was all a setup? Seriously?" I questioned, my voice laced with disappointment.

"That's not what I meant, Ariana, and you know it. I'm just upset that I came here thinking I would be alone with Andrew, only to discover that he had already invited you and made you listen to our conversation," he defensively replied, leaving me with a heavy sigh.

"I had to do what was necessary because you needed to have this conversation with Ariana, whether you liked it or not. It had to happen urgently. I understand your frustration, and I know you have every right to be upset, but I'm doing this because I don't want t