Chapter 69. A Week Later 2

June POV

“These days you’re waking up way too late,” Leila softly scolds as I plop into a chair at the dining table.

I yawn, grabbing a glass of water. “I know, right? Perks of not being secretary to a crazy boss anymore.” I throw her a wink that’s faster than my smile.

Leila chuckles, shaking her head. “I’m just glad you’re doing okay, after everything that happened last week.”

Oh—right. You guys must be lost. Let me catch you up.

rewind noises, tape spinning in my head

Chris? Yeah. He got six months in prison, one year suspension, community service, the whole redemption-package deal, and Apex fired him.

Do I feel bad? … A little, which is insane, considering he tried to rape me. I don’t even know why my chest still squeezes for him. Maybe it’s because he was remorseful.

Anyway—when Leila and Kayla found out? There were tears everywhere, then they both swore they’re never letting me face anything like that alone again. Wherever