Chapter 112

Based on what I know about Ronald from both lives, the guy’s not just intense—he’s on the edge. When it comes to love, he’s all in, and not in a good way. If he decides he likes someone, he’ll stop at nothing to have them, no matter how messed up it gets. If he ever falls for me, sure, I could totally play him—make him fall hard and back off just when he’s hooked. Break his heart, walk away, total win. But the thing is, I’m scared. Scared of how far he’d go. He’s not the type to let things go. He’d lock me up and turn me into his personal showpiece if it came to that. Best case? He’s into me just a little. That way, I get to mess with his head and still walk out clean. I told Emma not to spill anything to Jordan if he starts snooping. Just say I’ve got it under control. Hung up right as I got to the hospital. Richard was in his wheelchair, a blanket tossed over his legs, surrounded by a bunch of architectural drawings. He looked completely lost in them—eyebrows pulled together, that sc