Chapter 17

Sofia's POV

I don't feel well; my chest hurts, and I want to run away from here, but I don't have the strength. I throw the money Jack gave me and try not to make a scene, but it's too late because some people are already looking at me. I stand up to retrieve the money I dropped, and someone else picks it up.

"It's—" I'm about to say something when I look up and see Benton.

"Rough night?" he asks.

"Rough night," I confirm with a half-smile. I didn't expect to see him here.

"I'll go settle the bill," he hands me Jack's money, but I shake my head. I don't need to hold onto this money; it's Jack's, not mine. And after what he told me, I want nothing to do with him or his stupid money.

"Jack gave me the money; it's not mine. You can use it to pay."

"I know it's from Jack," he chuckles. "Don't worry, Sofí. I'll take care of it, and then I'll give you a ride home."

I nod. It takes less than five minutes for him to pay the bill. I try not to