Chapter 68: BACK TO YOUR OLD SELF

Edeline He grinned, shaking his head. “Nah, I don’t really talk to her. I was just out in the woods, saw you running, and thought I’d catch up. So, hey, you up for a chat?” His blue eyes were wide and pleading, and he nervously nibbled on his bottom lip. I let out a quiet sigh. I hoped he hadn’t seen Percival go into the treehouse after me. That would create a whole lot of chaos. “Yeah, sure. Where do you want to go?” I agreed, trying to sound nonchalant. Darius’s grin widened. “Hey, let’s go out on the boat!” He grabbed my hand and started pulling me along before I could protest. I hesitated, remembering the last time we were out on the boat. I’d ended up chilling in my room for two solid weeks, but Darius had been there for me when I needed help. Lately, I’d been pushing him away, even though he’d always been supportive. His overprotective attitude could be annoying, but I had to give him credit. “Sure,” I said with a grin, deciding to let it go. We walked over to the rowboat by the