Chapter 24. Lose the Battle

Catherine’s POV

“And?” Jimmy yelled excitedly at the door. “How did it go? Did you accept them?”

I shook my head and kept a straight face.

“Did they reject you?” He gasped, looking angry immediately.

Yet again, I shook my head with no emotion, but internally, I was bursting with so much excitement. I was just scared as well; I didn’t want to be hurt again.

Why are my emotions all over the place?

“Then what happened?” Jimmy whispered, worried, and squatted at my side, searching my face for any trace of foul play.

Colt’s proposal was still fresh in my mind, and my thoughts wandered off, replaying the events of a few minutes ago.

The proposal sounded so good to be true that it left me skeptical, worried, and confused.

Yet, just as much as those emotions washed over me, I was left with a bit of hope, excitement, and wonder.

I was surprised that Colt had considered going that route and even more surprised that he was will