Chapter 70

The word "respect" made Jared's dark eyes instantly cloud over. Out of all the things she could've said, that one hit the hardest. Respect meant she only saw him as her brother, someone she'd never cross that line with. He would've preferred if she hated him-anything but treating him with distant admiration. Jared didn't say a word. He just turned around and walked away. He knew if he stayed another second, he'd lose it-grab her, pull her into his arms, and say it all. That he didn't want her respect. He wanted her love. Her everything. But he couldn't, not like this. He'd scare her off. Emma stood there staring at his back as it faded away, her brows pulling together in confusion. Something felt off about Jared today. "Camila, I'm heading out first. Waiting for you at the spa," she called over her shoulder before she followed after him. No way was she sticking around to third-wheel. "Be right there!" Camila answered as she started to follow- Only for Prescott to tug at her towel. Befo