FOOLISH HOPE

"Before you tell me what you're about to tell me, can I ask a question please?" Fay asked in a soft voice.

"Sure," he said, but deep down, he was a little apprehensive.

Despite how hard he tried not to overthink things, his mind went to Reign. Perhaps, she was about to ask him about Reign.

If she did, he wasn't sure he had an answer for her. His time with Reign felt like a lifetime ago. He couldn't even remember what it felt like to be her boyfriend.

"My Aunt. Is she alright? Is she with my cousins now?"

His anticipation dropped like a flunked dodge ball pass. That was it? Her big question was about her aunt?

Yikes.

"She should be. I told them to let her go, but with a fine. I also told them to ensure a restraining order is placed, so she never bothers you again."

He expected to see an appreciative smile on her face. At least, a sigh of relief. Instead, a surge of panic ran through her eyes, as she casted a glance his way.