Chapter 4 Fallout Chapter 4 Fallout I went back to my cramped rental Leurled up under my patched quilt . The howling wind outside drowned out my sobs . I don't know when I fell asleep - just that Jericho didn't show up in my dreams for the first time that night . When I woke up the next day , I gathered everything that had to do with Jericho . After his car accident , plenty of his stuff was left with me . Even our graduation photo . I ran my fingers over his face in the picture . That was when his startup had just begun . It just so happened that my father , whom I hadn't seen in over a decade , left me an inheritance before he died . I handed all of it to Jericho to build his company . In the photo , he had his arm around me , smiling so brightly . 1 still remember him telling me that his future included me . He said everything he did was for me to have a better life . And I believed him without a doubt . But in the end , it was all a delusion . I took his things and , relying on memory , found his house . Standing at the door , I heard strange , faint noises coming from inside . In that instant , it felt like all the blood in my body rushed straight to my head . I forced myself to calm down and knocked . Moments later , Jericho appeared , half - dressed , his face twisted with anger . " Where the hell were you last night ?! I've been looking everywhere for you . Can't you be more considerate ? " I lowered my gaze , avoiding his gaze , shoved the box into his hands , and turned to leave . He grabbed my wrist , and the contents of the box spilled onto the floor like scattered snowflakes . "I'm talking to you ! Where were you last night ? " 45 Free Coins I sneered , my eyes drifting to the couch where Talia was on the sofa in her sexy slip dress , and shot back , " And you ? Were you really looking for me last night ? " Not a trace of guilt crossed his face . " I was exhausted from looking for you . Can't I take a break ? You're the one causing trouble , being so childish . " Talia ? She's just here to deliver company files . You're too sensitive . " I almost laughed out loud . Does delivering files call for such a revealing dress ? And removing her stockings? It hit me then that Jericho not only didn't love me , but he also took me for an idiot . 1/2 Chapter 4 Fallout I said slowly . " Jericho , let's break up . " His expression stiffened , and then the anger hit . +5 Free Coins What the hell is wrong with you ? It's nothing , and you're making it a big deal ! Talia and I are just colleagues . Stop looking at us with that filthy suspicion of yours ! " Or is this still about that test ? I've told you , I only listened to Talia because I wanted to see if you really loved me . I didn't mean- I interrupted him . " You got your answer . I don't love you . " 2/2