Chapter 76

"Y-yeah," I say, my cheeks burning at his query. Because I'm embarrassed, I want to hurry inside and hide under a blanket. "Good." I was not halted because of what he stated. I grabbed Randle and dashed inside the room. Even though it was difficult, I ascended the steps without hesitation. I even spotted Ava and Turstin, who appeared to continue joking until tomorrow because they hadn't stopped yet. "Winter!" Ava yelled, but I didn't glance back because I didn't want her to notice how my cheek looked like a tomato. Randle was unhappy with how I handled him, but he never complained. When we went to the room, I locked it because I was afraid Ava or Turstin might pop out of nowhere and tempt me with how I looked. I instantly leaned against the door and slipped Randle onto my legs, allowing him to get down and walk. He strolled right up to the bed and appeared to be playing on the side since he couldn't climb. I returned the phone to my ear to speak with his father. "W-what?" My curre