Chapter 81. Encountering Adrian

“So, you’re going back,” he said as I flipped the sim card back in place. I ought to throw it away, break it rather, but I can’t keep switching numbers all because some needless stranger wants it.

“I would be back in time for my flight,” I told him, putting on my hoodie. There. That would hide the swell.

Raymond frowned. “I don’t think you should go, Farrah. I mean, Eddy could be there and I don’t want you stressing yourself unnecessarily.”

I forced a smile. First time someone’s giving a shit. “I’ll be fine Ray. I just need closure before I go.”

His frown deepened. “Closure? I thought you had that yesterday when you two conversed.”

I pocketed my phone. “Hearing his voice over the phone is not enough Ray. I need to see him.”

He snorted. “You could get arrested Farrah. After all, you vandalized his house.”

I flinched at the memory. “I was angry, Ray. I just wanted him to know how I felt.”

“And what about now? What’s the exact reason you