Chapter 49

I don’t even have to think about it. Jake’s whole posture, anger at what she’s trying to do, and the tension in the room tell me that I know the truth. I know he wouldn’t have done that to me. She kissed him, pushed herself onto him, and he didn’t stop her immediately. He let it happen for seconds, and then his head snapped into place; his brain came around, pushing her away. I know him better. I know that he didn’t do this to us. I know without question because every part of this unfolding scene tells me so. I don’t know Marissa, but even I can see she’s lying, pure, bare-faced manipulation.

“You know who else was there, Marissa?… Daniel… and Daniel’s version will undoubtedly match what Jake remembers, so don’t try to split us up with your rancid bullshit because,

yes

! I am pregnant, and we’re not only buying a house right next door but Jake’s asked me to marry him more than once. So, please, a guy who is so quick to run off to his ex will surely not ask me to m