Ashton was only picking her up at the airport. I knew that. I had always known he still carried a bond with Rebecca in some quiet corner of his life. So why did it tighten something inside me to see them together?
Ten minutes passed.
Ashton returned to the lounge and came straight to me, his steps steady but slightly rushed. He sat beside me and took my arm, his grip firm but not rough. "Don't think too much into it. Something came up this morning, so Joe couldn't make it."
I looked at him and gave a small nod, forcing a calm expression. "You don't have to explain."
I meant it. Or at least, I wanted to believe I did. The pull in my chest felt unreasonable, something I should have been able to control, but couldn't fully silence.
Soon after, Macy arrived, pulling a large suitcase behind her. She paused when she saw Ashton beside me, her eyes widening slightly before a teasing smile spread across her face. "What's this… are you both here to show off your bond like this?"
