Chapter 28

Lily: "..." Emily was clearly startled by Jason’s presence. As confident as she was on campus, facing someone like Jason, who was obviously not from her world, made her instantly shrink back a bit. “Hey... uh, mister, I mean, you may be good-looking and all, but you can’t just butt into other people’s business like this.” Jason pushed up his sunglasses, his tone lazy but with a dangerous edge. “Well, that’s kinda my thing—I like being nosy.” “You—” Emily was at a total loss for words. Jason’s voice dropped cold. “Still here? Want me to drag you all back to your parents?” Face turning red, Emily lowered her head and grudgingly motioned for her group to leave with her. “Wait, I have something to say to you,” Denise cut in quickly. Emily turned to her, confused but not hiding the disgust in her eyes. “Guess you’re lucky today. Say whatever you’re gonna say and make it quick!” “I’m Denise. Justin’s sister.” Emily: “...” Her jaw practically hit the floor. She turned and ran out of the diner