Chapter 66

I’m finally home, and I’m standing in my apartment. Sarah isn’t here, as usual, only this time, it vexes me. There’s a crapload of man things scattered throughout the apartment, and that rank smell of Marcus’s aftershave is over everything. I’m also aware that the whole time I’ve been gone, I have only heard from her via text, briefly asking about my mother. I know I shouldn’t be upset; I barely check in with her, but I assumed I would have had at least one call since I haven’t been home in more than a week.

I march to my room and throw my suitcase down in agitation. I have two days at home for a change as Jake is shooting off to see his momma for her birthday. For once, I’m not being dragged along for the occasion. I know Jake loves his mother and wants some alone time with her; he plans to take her on a shopping and spa day for her and her two sons.

My room is depressing after weeks of jumping between grand hotels and Jake’s apartment for quick changes and flight stop-