Chapter 168

"What should we do, then?" Caleb asked. "Well, we just have to bite the bullet and go. Don't say anything tomorrow, and make sure you don't let anything slip," Josie said. "Okay, I'll do as you say." "You really are a sweetheart." … Meanwhile, Natasha tried to reach Samuel, but her calls went unanswered. She knew he was deliberately avoiding her, so she called Brody instead. He answered but played dumb, feigning ignorance. She felt a surge of frustration building inside her. The next day, when she met Josie, she casually asked if Samuel knew she was in South Haven. Josie didn't dare deny it since it couldn't be hidden. She replied, "Samuel was too busy. He stopped by last night but left right after eating." Samuel had time for Josie but not for Natasha. This realization stung her deeply. His disregard was painfully obvious. He was deliberately ignoring her, not even bothering to return her calls or messages while she was in the hospital. She tried to keep her composure in fron