Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 313

My heart sinks, and I feel a lump forming in my throat. It’s like a punch to the gut, seeing him with someone else. I turn away, tears welling up in my eyes. I was so foolish to think I could just waltz back into his life and everything would be the same.

What was I expecting, anyway? He told me that he was holding interviews for a date. Did I just assume that he was bluffing, or that he would change my mind for my sake? Of course I did. And it was silly.

As I watch from my secret corner, Karl leans close to the woman he’s dancing with and says something in her ear. She smiles, her foxen face lighting up at his words. There’s an intimacy between them; I can sense it.

Maybe I shouldn’t get involved. Maybe I should just go back to the kitchen, return to my work, and let Karl have his night.

And that’s exactly what I’ll do.

But as I begin to walk back to the kitchen, my head hung low, I suddenly feel hands on my shoulders, and someone shoves me into my office. The door clicks shut behind me, and when the light turns on, I see that it’s Chloe and Leah.

They exchange worried glances before turning their attention to me. Chloe speaks first, her voice gentle. “Abby, what are you doing?”

I sniffle, wiping away a tear. There’s no use lying. Not to them. “I... I wanted to put on my new dress and maybe attend the party for a bit. But then I saw Karl with his date, and it just hurt too much. I can’t do it.”

Leah steps closer, her expression filled with concern. “Abby, you can’t let Karl’s presence dictate your actions. People are excited to see you here, to taste your incredible food. You don’t need to worry about him.”