Chapter 709

Maddie's POV

“But you are mad at him. And you have every right to be. He keeps hanging up on you, canceling dates, and leaving you feeling like you’re not important. Why shouldn’t you be mad?”

She opened her mouth, then closed it, her eyes widening as if the thought had never crossed her mind. 

“I… I just didn’t want to seem unreasonable.”

I rolled my eyes, letting out an exasperated sigh. 

“Girl, please. You’re not being unreasonable. You’re being human. You have feelings, and he’s been hurting them. You don’t have to be all smiles and forgiveness every time he messes up.”

She looked up at me, her eyes searching my face. “So… what should I do?”

I leaned back in my chair, crossing my arms as I considered her question. 

“For now? Nothing. Let him wonder why you didn’t pick up. Let him stew for a bit. If he cares, he’ll call back or send a text.” I smirked, a wicked gleam in my eye. “But you won’t reply ri