Invisible to My First Love by Lypstical Novel

Chapter 182 Harper " That one too , " Maddox replied . : " Mr Aldridge ," she called out his name softly . " I was wondering if you would like to- " " Just a second , " he said to her . " Babe , I'll be coming over at 1 PM . " VPN 86 She called out his name again and he grunted with irritation before ending the call . I didn't even get to tell him the rest . I stared at the phone for a few seconds , thinking about Claire being right there . I told myself just to wait for him because he was coming over to my place . I even thought I'd make lunch for us since I hadn't done that in a while .

It was the only reason that I was able to focus on the groceries again . I even called my friends to let them know about meeting my father the following day . Apart from looking forward to it because I finally got to see my father face - to - face , I also looked forward to it because I knew it was the truth . He was going to be there . This wasn't a game for anybody . I thought back to the last time when I was so excited to meet my sister in London , only to find out that Tiffany and Kate had played tricks on me .

I was going to forever be grateful to Kate that she had given me that memory card . I checked it every day , watching the same pictures and videos just to remind myself that my sister had always been there . And now , my family was about to get even bigger . It was 2 PM and there was still no word from Maddox . Whatever had happened , I thought he would communicate , but he didn't . The meal I'd made went cold and I could barely eat as I couldn't stop thinking about what was going on .

Still , I decided to wait for a few more minutes so I'd give him a chance to show up , but those minutes turned into hours until it was 6 PM . It was at that moment that I couldn't take it anymore , so I dialed his number but it didn't even ring . I still tried a few more times but it was the same thing . I had so much running through my mind that I tossed the phone on the bed a bit too roughly . There was no way Grayson was right . I told myself there had to be a clear explanation and I just needed to wait . It was best to believe that Maddox would call me at any second .

Each time I took a break from my laptop , I came to the window to check my driveway several times . Maybe he'd been parked outside and I just didn't hear him . All the little hope I had been holding onto completely died when the day came to an end without him 11:38 Fri , Feb 13 A Chapter 182 showing up or even sending me a text to tell me why he wasn't able to make it . When it was time for bed , I covered myself and curled up , trying so hard to keep my composure . There were so many emotions running through me because I was so disappointed .

It took me a few hours to even close my eyes because I couldn't help but wonder where he was and who he was with . Why couldn't I reach him ? Why didn't he reply to my texts ? I kept checking my phone until 2 AM , thinking that I might have missed a message or something , but there was nothing . That night , I went to bed with a heavy heart , which was why I couldn't even sleep for too long . I was awake by 6 AM the following morning . I came to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face . I was in the middle of rinsing my mouth when I heard a familiar engine outside .

I cleaned my mouth quickly , storming out of my bedroom with loud footsteps . He had some explaining to do . When I stepped onto the front porch , he had already stepped out of his car . He was in a suit and I couldn't tell if it was from the previous day or from that morning . I didn't even bother approaching him this time . I just stood by the porch with my arms crossed . He took a deep breath before he even began to approach . " I know how this looks , but I can explain ," he said . I had so much to say , but I held back so I could listen . " Fine , " I said .

" There was an emergency- " " What emergency ? " I cut him off . " A friend fell sick and I had to stay over . " My eyes narrowed with disbelief . " Fine , let's say you had to stay over for real . Why didn't you call me ? Even a simple text would've been enough . Do you know how ridiculous you sound ? Where were you ? " He sighed . " I just told you where I was , so why would you ask me that ? Where else do you think I was ? " I shrugged , my glare sharp . " I don't know .

You told me that Claire's in town and you were working with her yesterday- " " This is unbelievable , " he interrupted me . " No , you're not about to do that ." I firmly shook my head . " You were still with her the last time we spoke . And then I didn't hear from you at all . What else am I supposed to think ? " I wanted to bring up Juliet as well and the fact that she was in town , but I chose not to . I wanted to see if he would tell me . Did he even know ? 11:38 Fri , Feb 13 A Chapter 182 " Look ... " he trailed off , his voice gentle , " I just told you what happened .

" " Fine , then prove it . " He shut his eyes as he said , " I can't . " " Are you being for real ? And you expect me to trust what you tell me ? This isn't fair . You know what ? Until you're ready to tell me the whole truth , please don't show up here . " He tried to reach for my hand . " Babe- " " No ! " I pulled back before he could hold my hand , turning around and storming back inside . 86 I slammed the door shut and rested my back against it while trying so hard to hold back my tears . All I asked for was that he proves it , but he couldn't even do that . How could I trust him ?

Was Grayson right ? I was still crying over him when I received a call from an unknown number . Quickly composing myself as I wondered who that was , I picked up . " Hello ? " " Harper , " a manly voice said from the other end of the line . " Yes , that's me , " I replied . " It's me . I'll be in San Francisco at 2 PM today . " My eyes widened with surprise . " Dad ? " Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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