Chapter 84

• Alex
• I was topping off the gas tank when I noticed someone moving fast toward me from the corner of my eye. My head lifted reluctantly, already annoyed by the interruption. Then I saw Alexis’ dad. Of all the people I could run into, it had to be this spineless excuse for a man. My irritation doubled.
• He approached me like a beggar, and his face wore an expression I could only describe as pitiful. I folded my arms and stared at him, unamused. “What do you want?” I asked flatly.