Chapter 179

Patrick Banks POV

“So you’re seriously going to skip your best friend’s wedding, huh?” Valrie fixed her narrowed gaze on me which carried a hint of disbelief.

“I don’t really want to talk about it,” I said as I took a bite from my food. I was already feeling guilty about everything and didn’t need anybody else to pile more on me.

Valerie leaned forward, letting out a deep sigh. “I just hope that you know what you’re doing.” Her voice was low. “I’ll order a new tuxedo for you and I hope you’ll have a change of heart before tomorrow.”

She didn’t even finish her food. She just stood up and walked out of the dining room.

After she left, I let out a low groan. The type that came from deep inside your chest when you hated yourself but didn’t know how to fix it.

I raked a hand through my hair and let out a sigh.

Then I shoved the plate aside and leaned back in the chair.

Ever since Jordan paid me a visit at the office, I have had this lingeri