Chapter 110

“I’m not. My dad moved down here a few years ago. He’s pushing the invitation, though. You’d be doing me a huge favor if we could steal you away for the rest of the day.”

Julie looked like she wanted nothing more than to get away, but it was Ortiz who spoke up. “Sorry to disappoint your dad, but Julie’s got plans with me today. Alec’s going to join us too, aren’t you, son?”

No wonder Alec looked miserable. What had he missed being out of the room? He’d been so intent on texting, he hadn’t bothered trying to listen in on what they might be saying.

“What about our plans?” he directed to Alec. “What was the point of me coming if we weren’t going to spend more time together?”

“I’m sorry,” Alec pleaded. “But I haven’t seen my mom in days. A few hours won’t make a difference, right?”