CHAPTER SIX
Any hope of a quiet girls’ night was dashed. When O’Malley and Finley took their leave, the apartment fell quiet. Rose had parked herself on Ramirez’s couch. She was scrolling through social media feeds and texting back and forth with her friends.
“I guess you know not to tell anyone what has happened,” Avery said.
“I know,” Rose said, a bit resentfully. “Wait…what about Dad? Should we tell him?”
Avery thought about it for a moment, weighing the options. If it was just her, there was no question. There was no reason Jack needed to know. But with Rose involved, that changed things. Still…it could be risky.
“No,” Avery answered. “Not yet.”
Rose only gave a curt little nod in response.
“Rose, I don’t know what to tell you. This sucks. Yes. I agree. This is lame. And I’m sor
