20 BRIDGES TO BURN

PERCY'S POV I never expected Max Macaulay to behave like a maniac to Karen. When Karen pointed out that his car was outside, I merely thought he was waiting for her. I never imagined him breaking and ruining her things. What he did just proved he was not worth Karen's love. Alexa must have informed him about seeing us together after we left. She must be so jealous to see her doing well. They were probably expecting her to be in terrible condition and probably crawling back to Max's life. I looked over at Karen as I drove the car. After she told me to drop her at any hotel, she went silent. It was obvious that she was lost in thought. I wanted to start a conversation with her but held back, just to allow her to have private time. But, her silence broke my heart. It was obvious she was thinking about all he said. Leaving her all alone in this situation would only make her recoil. I made up my mind and drove her to my apartment. She needed to be in a safe