Chapter 136
After making our wishes, the two executives and I toured Stonecrag Church, paying no attention to Jared and his group.
By the time we circled back, Jared stood alone in the smoking area, taking a drag from his cigarette. The others were nowhere in sight.
I didn’t approach him. Instead, I chose a bench, sat down, and took a sip of water.
Not far away, I spotted Tracy writing her own wish. So even someone as driven and self–assured as her believes in those supernatural things.
Jared noticed me and stubbed out his cigarette, walking over. He sat beside me and said, “I have plans tonight. Do you want to head back early?”
“Sure,” I nodded.
His gaze lingered on my face for a moment before he added, “Have you called Yvonne?”
“No.” Truthfully, I hadn’t spared a single thought for that child. There was a time when three minutes apart would’ve left me anxious. Now, a full day and night had passed without her crossing my mind.
This must be what it means for a heart to turn cold.
“Yvonne said she misses you,” Jared reminded me, his voice carefully neutral. “She wants you to bring her a gift when you come back.”
I didn’t want him to mistake my indifference for lingering resentment. Hate requires love to fuel it. But when even that burns out? There’s nothing left.
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