Chapter 182

"This is my number, Nicole. Feel free to reach out anytime. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. I'll be waiting." Nicole's phone continued to buzz with texts as she sat in the car. Frowning, she was about to check her phone when Jacob reached over and took it from her. "Jacob!" she exclaimed. Jacob held her phone up, raising his eyebrows. "What's the matter? Are you busy?" "Give me my phone back!" Nicole reached out for it. Jacob lifted the phone slightly higher. "What if I say no?" Nicole tried to stay calm. Just then, her phone rang with an incoming call. Her heart skipped a beat. Could it be Leo? Jacob glanced at the caller ID and handed the phone back to her. Upon seeing that it was Sue calling, Nicole felt a wave of relief wash over her. "Sue," came Nicole's voice over the phone. On the other end, Sue immediately launched into a heartfelt apology. "Coco, I really didn't expect to drink that much last night. I don't even know how I got home. Are you okay