Chapter 58

• Claire’s
• “Seb, you don’t need to stay; I can handle this. Besides, I’m safe at my parents’ house. And they might wonder why you’re always with me,” I explained, for what felt like the tenth time. He was so persistent.
• He stared at me for a long moment, weighing my words before sighing. He seemed reluctant. He reached for my hand, which was resting on my lap, and squeezed gently. I smiled to reassure him that everything would be alright soon.