Chapter 126

"I really can't think of any other reason," Cecily looked down, absentmindedly running her finger along the rim of her cup. Her profile was soft, but emotionless. Bellamy puffed up her cheeks, her eyes rolling briefly before she organized her thoughts and said, "If Fraser and I were to break up one day, and it turns out he's the one who screwed up, then I'd take whatever compensation he gives me without blinking. If he doesn't give me anything, I'll just take him down with me. You know why? Because I'd be over him by then-no feelings left. And when there's no love, there's room for logic. Cecily, cutting ties means cutting emotions, not clearing debts. What he owes you, you deserve it." Just as she finished, her phone rang. It was a call from Fraser. Bellamy jumped a little-almost dropped her phone. She had just finished imagining the worst-case scenario between them, and now here he was, calling. Coincidence? Suspicious. While scanning the room, half-jokingly looking for bugs or hidde