Chapter 194

Valerie Will POV

I was so relieved when Patrick suggested that I go back home. Things were awkward between us but I didn’t just want to stand up and leave.

It was clear that Patrick was already suspecting me and I didn’t want him to get any more ideas.

I let my emotions get the best of me and snapped at him when he was just asking harmless questions.

But even if I tried, I couldn’t stop myself from reacting that way. I still felt guilty about everything I did.

After I went to my car, the air finally became lighter, and a relieved breath I had no idea I had been holding escaped my lips.

As I drove back to the house, my phone rang continuously. I was tired of ignoring Damien, maybe if I just answered and told him never to contact me again, he would stop calling me.

Letting out a deep sigh, I answered the call and put it on speaker because I still had to focus on the road.

“Why do you keep calling me?” The irritation