Chapter 90

Mirabelle’s POV

Not after everything I’d discovered. Twenty-four calls couldn’t erase the lies, the manipulation, or the damage he’d caused. Still, a strange unease settled over me as I put the phone down, shaking my head.

Ken’s name caught my eye again, and without thinking, I tapped his number. As the phone rang, I silently prayed he’d still be awake.

He picked up on the third ring. “Mirabelle?” His voice was groggy but alert.

“Hey.” I said, forcing a calm tone.

“Everything okay?” He asked quickly.

“Yeah, I’m fine. I just… I saw I missed your calls and thought I’d check in.”

Ken let out a soft sigh. “I wasn’t sure if you’d call back. I didn’t want to bother you, but I couldn’t sleep without apologizing.”

“Apologizing?” I frowned. “For what?”

“For earlier.” He said, his voice filled with regret. “I didn’t mean to make you feel uncomfortable when you came over. That wasn’t my intention at all.”

“Ken…”

“Let me f