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Instead, I calmly explained, “If it weren’t for er Even if it was someone else, I would be involved I’m responsible”

It took a fewbefore this Matt shows up?”

A quick look at my watch revealed it would be soon “Maybe a half an hour”

“Fine I’ll be back”

I watched hih of relief His tension only added to my own I took the opportunity to call Griffin

“Tell ,” I said

“We’ve narrowed the make of the vehicle based on the pictures of the tire tread you sent”

“And how does that help find her?” I snapped

“We’ll knohat car to look for e pull video”

I pinched the bridge of ht… Sorry”

“I’ve got everyone working on this But if we don’t knohat kind of car we are looking for—”

“I get it”

“Kalen, we’ll find her”

I hoped so “Call me when you have more”

“Will do,” he said

I ended the call and tried not to think about what so huff escaped my lips Was she mine?

The question plagued azed at me, even after I arrived They betrayed her words in every way, causing doubt, especially after last night

With irritation, I ran a hand overoutside to find space to breathe I would never understand women If not Bailey, I would never let another woain Ever

A second later, a call cah, but it wasn’t Griffin

“Lizzy,” I said

“Where is she?” Bailey’s best friend sounded like she was spitting fire

“I’ to find her”

“You better because this is your fault” The blow connected right where she wanted “Bailey doesn’t deserve this She’s a sweet, kind, girl—no, scratch that—wo to anyone”

I wanted to dispute that She had me tied up in knots and I would bet the same could be said for Turner Not that it was her fault She just had that so special