Chapter 45

“You’re going to invite us in or are you just going to stare?” Lizzie asks and I stick my tongue out at her playfully.

To be honest, I am not angry at my mother or Lizzie. But I am deeply disappointed and almost saddened by what they did. Maybe they did it out of love, but either way, I didn’t ask for their help in my affairs.

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“I don’t think you need invites, this is practically both of your houses also,” I say with a smile.

Lizzie walks in and taps me lightly on my shoulder. Sterling also walks in and he’s wearing a hoodie and sweatpants. Far from what he usually wears, considering he’s always in some formal attire.

He kisses me lightly on the cheek and his lips feel warm on my skin. I take a few seconds to capture the moment.

I close the door and I follow them both. I suddenly hear Lizzie yelp and I can guess the reason. She has probably seen Jason.

“What’s the matter?” Sterling asks nonchalantly. We both walk into the living