Chapter 141

Robert’s words sounded clear for one minute and then mumbled. I don’t think the problem is him, but rather me. Did I hear what I think I heard him say? Is this a plot to get me to relax and be hopeful? 

I have so many doubts, but all those doubts seem small, or even tiny compared to the fact that Robert just told me that my best friend is alive.

“What did you just say?” I ask him and he chuckles.

“The ice cream, you’re going to spill it all over you,” He points out and my eyes go to the ice cream bowl in my hand. It is tilted in an awkward position and a few drops have already spilled on me, but I don’t care.

I am still doubtful, but I am willing to flirt with what Robert is telling me. He reaches for the bowl in my hand and I give it to him. He then places it down on the table not far from the bed.

“I said that Chad is alive,” He says and I can not help feeling emotional. His smile is contagious and soon I start to smile big too.

“I mean, he’s a li