Chapter 160. Meeting Vanessa

I did not know what to do. I hesitated for a moment, my hand gripping the edge of the door. Vanessa and I were not exactly close, we were not besties or anything like that, but we were not enemies either. 

At least that was what I’d like to believe. 

Still her presence here—looking the way she did, with her hair chopped short and stress etched into her features…was unexpected and a bit alarming, if I was being honest. 

I stepped aside silently, gesturing for her to enter. She walked in slowly, her movements hesitant, as if unsure whether I truly wanted her there. I think she knew that I did not, but she was already here and I was not going to kick her out…so.

“Thanks,” She murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. 

I closed the door behind her and turned to face her, crossing my arms. “What’s going on? You ook…different,” I said, trying to keep my tone neutral despite the fatigue and emotional exhaustion weighing on me. 

Vaness