Chapter 73

• Seth's POV
• I rushed back to the restaurant, the cool night air whipped through my hair, sending my thoughts into a frenzied whirlwind. Memories of Evelyn flooded my mind, and I couldn't help but wonder if she'd be at the restaurant, celebrating Stella's birthday. The thought of seeing her again, of making things right between us, drove me forward, my feet pounding the pavement in a frantic bid to reach her.
• Everything that had happened between Evelyn and me - the fights, the misunderstandings, the ultimate betrayal - it had all been because of Veronica's meddling. Her lies, her manipulation, her deceit. I felt a wave of anger wash over me, directed not just at Veronica, but at myself.