Chapter 127. His Side of the Story

Ellie's POV

So simple and straightforward. There is no hesitation, meaning he is not lying. Fantastic, right? But, so where is the part where he met with Grace, huh? I am not supposed to know that. "Ooh,” I fix my eyes again as he adds, “and yeah, I passed through your shop because I had a favor to ask from Grace."

It is like he read my mind. I breathe out a sigh and relax a little, but I can't fully relax. What is with all the rounds? "Why the police station? And why didn't you tell me you were meeting Grace? What did you want from her?"

He arches an eyebrow. "Are you interrogating me?"

Not really. Ooh, wait. I freaking am, and I have the right to. "I believe I have all the rights to. Don't I?" I retort.

"Why?” He cocks his neck to the side, taking a step closer to me. “Because you doubt me? Where did you think I went, Ellie?" He implores, his dark orbs drilling through mine as if he already sees the truth in mine.

"My thoughts a