Never Giving Up (The Never Series Book 2) by Kristin MacQueen

Author:Kristin MacQueen [MacQueen, Kristin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kristin MacQueen
Published: 2020-04-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Three

Liam

“SHE DOESN’T WANT TO see you.” Noah barks as his foot touches the bottom step. His eyes narrow on me, making me shift uncomfortably under his stare.

“I screwed up.”

“Yeah, you can say that again.”

“Please, let me talk to her.” I beg.

“Nah, man, you messed up and she doesn’t wanna talk to you.”

That familiar stabbing pain returns to my chest. It’s been a constant reminder of what I did to the woman I love.

“Come on! You’re supposed to be my best friend.”

“And as your best friend, I'm telling you to walk away before you make it worse. Let her have some time.”

“I’ve given her time! It’s been five days since I got out of the hospital! How much longer am I supposed to give her?”

“As long as she wants.”

“Why are you on her side?”

“Because I saw the way she reacted when she knew you were being hurt. I saw her hesitation to call the cops. She only agreed after Macy begged her to do it. She loved you.”

“And what about now? Does she still love me?”

“I'm not sure. She’s a hard nut to crack, I don’t think she forgives easily.”

I scrub my hands over my face, a frustrated growl echoes in the room.

“I told her to leave, that we were over. I fucked up, Noah, and I don’t know how to fix it.”

“I can't figure that out for you, but she can't avoid you forever. We have school tomorrow and you have some of the same classes plus lunch together. Decide what you’re gonna do and handle it.”

“Fine. Do you know where Macy is?”

“My guess is probably with Miranda. She’s been glued to Randy’s side since she moved in... Did you know she sleeps in Randy’s bed?”

“What? Why doesn’t she sleep in her own bed?”

“Miranda said something about she’s scared of sleeping alone.”

I run my hands roughly through my hair, tugging on the ends. Macy needs me and I'm not here for her.

“Shit! She’s scared even though he can't get to her. I need to talk to her.”

He gives me a skeptical glance.

“Dude, you can't keep me from my sister.”

“Fine. Let me go find her, but you stay here.”

He pins me with a look before he walks away. He comes back a few minutes later with Macy in tow. When she sees me, she takes off running straight towards me. I squat down, opening my arms for her to jump into. I hold her as tightly as I can, never wanting to let go.

“I missed you, cucumber!” She cries into my chest. We saw each other yesterday but she’s used to being with me whenever she isn't in school.

“I missed you too, pickle. Do you wanna go for a walk?”

“Yes! Let me ask Mrs. Valdo if that’s ok!” She runs off before I can say another word.

“I can't believe you never told me.” Noah says quietly.

“You had enough shit to deal with.” I shrug my shoulders. “Mom left right before the game you were injured in. The first time he got drunk and hit me was the day before you got out of the hospital.

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