Chapter 37

Elliot assumed Angelica had just been playing hard to get when she refused to sleep with him that night. He felt the familiar sense of control return, and his expression brightened. After a short pause, he added, "Dominic isn't a good person. You should stay away from him." He didn't know why he kept recalling the memory of Dominic carrying Angelica in his arms. Although he knew nothing could ever happen between Dominic and Angelica, it still made him feel uncomfortable. Soon, Rosie came to get Elliot. She pretended to be concerned for Angelica before leaving with him. Lydia walked over to lock the door before complaining, "The two of them make me sick!" After she was done cursing them, she suddenly remembered what was actually important right then. "Don't listen to Elliot's nonsense, Angie! He's the one who isn't a good person. You can't miss out on Dominic!" Angelica agreed with her. … Over the next few days, Angelica used the excuse of recovering to avoid meeting wi