Chapter 103

Charisse noticed Elliot zoning out and sensibly chose not to interrupt. She quietly nestled into the couch, even trying to slow down her breathing. Didn't expect to doze off just like that. She was seriously worn out. Too much had happened in one night. The moment her nerves relaxed a bit, her energy just gave out. She originally wanted to ask where her dad was. She'd really hoped to see him—he must be so worried right now… But Charisse's sleep was far from peaceful. Maybe it was the headache, but her dreams were all over the place. She dreamt of Elliot Davis telling someone, "No way I'd fall for Charisse." She dreamt of herself shouting, "I'll make Elliot Davis fall for me!" She dreamt of asking him, "I like you—wanna be my boyfriend?" Then she turned into a total tease, laughing and saying, "I was just messing with you. You really believed I liked you? I never did." In another dream, she dragged him horseback riding, couldn't resist teasing him when he wobbled on the saddle. She laug