Chapter 132

• Alexis sat on the floor of her apartment, a whirlwind of thoughts racing through her mind. The house smelled of vanilla-scented candles, though their light didn't ease the heaviness in her chest. Her phone rang again, Matthew then asked if she wanted to meet up later.
• Maybe, she hesitated before writing quickly and wordlessly. “Busy today.”
• A knock on her door startled her, and before she could answer, it opened. Fiona, Alexis' best friend from college, followed by Jasmine and Tasha. The three entered, bagging chips and soft drinks.