Chapter 66 Fear Of Rejection

• Danica
• I stared at my phone, my eyes scanning the screen for what felt like the hundredth time. The screen's bright glow illuminated the worry etched on my face. My eyes scanned the empty message inbox, the silence from Ignazio deafening.
• It had been days since I'd last heard from Ignazio. No calls, no texts, no messages. It was unlike him to go so long without reaching out. The stillness was oppressive, weighing heavily on my chest.