Chapter 16

Denise’s POV

A few hours after my meltdown, I called Ingrid. I was still feeling absolutely guilty about the way I had treated her when she had clearly been trying to help me.

She agreed to come over, and I was waiting with undisguised impatience. I wanted to, first of all, apologize for snapping at her, and I was going to explain everything to her.

Soon enough, the doorbell rang. I rushed to open it and practically pulled her into the house.

“Hey hey hey. Calm down. What’s wrong? Why did you tell me to come over?” she asked.

“Ingrid, I- I’m so so sorry for yesterday. I just wasn’t thinking straight. I had so much on my mind, and I’m so sorry for taking out my frustration and snapping at you. I love you so much. I hope you know that.” After saying that, I took a deep breath and hoped she forgave me.

“Muffin, have you ever had a friend?” She laughed, making me feel embarrassed.

I had never had even a single friend except for my dad, and it wa