Chapter 129: Change of Plans

Carter's phone went off and he quickly shot a look down at it during his meeting. His eyes widened as he read the text from Ariana.

[Ari] Rose is taking me to her parents' cabin for the rest of the week. She says that it'll be good for me to get away. She's also taking my phone from me so that I can focus on me. Um... she said that if you need me for any reason or if an emergency arises... you can call or text her. Otherwise, I'm packing right now to drive up there. If that's okay, I mean.

Carter kept his phone under the table as he texted her back, while his heart raced in his chest and his throat felt tight. He almost excused himself from the meeting to call her and bargain with her, but Rosalyn was right. The woman needed to get away and not looking at her phone was best for her right now.