Chapter 53

(Dylan’s POV)

We arrive at my parents house in record time as there weren't a lot of cars on the road. Layla isn't by the doorway to greet me this time, and I can't help but feel disappointed.

I open the door for Vanessa as a simple act of chivalry, but the way she squeals it's as if I just told her she won the lottery. Has she always been this extra?

"Vanessa!" My mom exclaims with delight. "So good to finally see you again, it's been too long!"

I go over to say hello to my father, who raises his eyebrows at me. "No Ava?" he whispers. "No, mom said just Vanessa."

He squints his eyes at me like he wants to say something, then decides against it. What was that about?

I detach from the mini reunion and go look for Layla. She's in my old room with my PlayStation powered on, angrily blasting away at zombies. "Yo, Lays."

She doesn't say anything. I move to tap he