CHAPTER 17

“Katie, I know you’re in there, I can hear you crying.” Katie closed her eyes tightly, hoping in that moment that perhaps she really could just disappear. She wasn’t sure what had hurt most. Hearing Cole’s mom give voice to her concerns about their relationship. Or knowing that everything Mrs. A said was true. Katie knew that she couldn’t be the one to ruin Cole’s future. Even if they hadn’t started dating, Katie would never do anything to harm him purposefully. Cole had...