Chapter 78. The Truth Hurts

The crash of the glasses shattering on the floor seemed to break the spell that had fallen over the room. Jacob’s sudden departure shifted the focus, and Maddie took the moment of distraction to follow him outside Her mind was racing, torn between the whirlwind of emotions brought on by Nate’s revelation and the need to talk to Jacob. 

She pushed through the door and found Jacob leaning against the railing of the balcony that was outside, his shoulder slumped in defeat. The cool night air did little to calm her nerves, but she took a deep breath and approached him cautiously. 

She was glad that she had escaped what was happening inside the ballroom, it was like all the air was being sucked out of her lungs when she was in there. 

“Jacob,” She started, her voice trembling. “I’m so sorry. This is not how I wanted you to find out.” Why did things just keep getting worse every time they got better? The circle was neverending and she was getting exhausted from i