Chapter 77: Two Ships Passing in The Night

Chase was starting to sweat it. This chick wasn't just clueless about adulting; she couldn't even boil eggs right. Always tripping over herself, her family was out to take advantage, her uncle's crew was no better, just looking to score. And don't get him started on that snake Jeremy or the phony Howard... With a pack of troublemakers circling her, she wouldn't last a day without him. As he tucked Eliana into bed, watching her sleep, he couldn't help but sigh, "You're a real pain, you know that?" Fixing her blankets, Chase headed out. But the door shutting made Eliana's eyes pop wide open. Did he just call her trouble? He really looked down on her like that! Fine, Chase, starting today, we're like two ships passing in the night. If either of us comes knocking on the other's door, we're the ones barking up the wrong tree! ... The next day, Eliana strutted downstairs all dolled up. With curves for days and a fresh face, she was all class. But the smell of breakfast hit her nose