Chapter 15

My thoughts drifted as we navigated through the mall, entering practically every shop. Despite my reluctance to be here, Jasmine had a point. With my dad not returning until tonight, going home would only lead to driving myself crazy with thoughts about the looming secret. However, staying here didn't seem to offer much relief either. Seriously, what did my dad do that everyone knew about but me? Why relocate us to a place where all his secrets could be unveiled? The questions echoed in my mind, demanding answers I didn't yet possess. “Angel! Angelique!” Jasmine's voice pierced through my thoughts, bringing me back to the present. I looked around, noticing that the boys had vanished. Damn, I was dissociating so intensely that I hadn't even noticed their departure. We were in Charlotte Russe, the girls engrossed in trying on clothes while I waited for them to finish. Although this was my favorite mall shop, my mood had taken a nosedive, and all I wanted was to go home and confront my fa