Chapter 123

Gabbie POV

“What? Are you sure?” Kade asked.

I shifted away from Kade, but he circled his arms around my waist and trapped me in his hold.

“Oh, honey, it’s so good to hear your voice.”

I couldn’t believe I was hearing her voice. If it wasn’t for Kade holding me, if I couldn’t feel his warmth, I would think I was losing my mind. It’s been almost two years since I heard her voice.

My bottom lip trembled, and my throat clogged up.

“I-is it really you?”

She exhaled. “Honey, I have a lot to explain.”

“You think? How long did it take for you to skip town after I left?”

“Gabbie…”

“You never answered my calls or letters… when you did pick up your phone, you hung up on me.”

“That’s why I want to talk to you. Please, Gabbie.”

“After two years?!”

Kade held me tighter. “I think that’s enough, babe. Hung up, now.”

I shook my head. “She abandoned me… it was so hard without her.”

“Gabbie, I d