Chapter 156

Violet

I slowly pricked my fork into a piece of fruit, watching the two lovebirds in front of me.

Dylan and I had met up with Trinity for lunch, and they were all over each other. Kissing, hugging—basically everything except for acknowledging my presence.

A sigh left my lips as Dylan pressed his face into her neck. Trinity, giggled as she pushed him away. “Stop it!” she hissed. “Violet is getting sick of us.”

“No, I’m not,” I smiled. “It’s okay.”

It was so out of character for Dylan, and above all—a bit hard to get used to. He wasn’t the same grumpy, know-it-all I used to know—and while it was supposed to be something positive, I just couldn’t help but compare.

I knew I shouldn’t, but deep down I couldn’t help but picture a scenario of Kylan being a little more like that.

Open. Gentle. Warm…

“You’re just so beautiful, I can’t help myself,” Dylan whispered, cupping her cheek. They deserved each other. In a way, the two reminded me of Claire an