Chris’s POV
My journey to Willand began after midnight. I tried to book a business class ticket at the last minute, but the airline refused to take me. However, a few more hundred dollars helped me get a seat. I didn’t take my private jet because I didn’t want to trouble others about my private matters. Plus, I had to give the pilot my reasons and I was sure that he would call Dad to confirm it since I was alone.
As the morning came, I knew that the mansion would have turned into a battlefield with everyone looking for me. Even though Lexi asked me not to do anything stupid, I didn’t want to put her life in danger. My life was worthless and I was a burden to everyone anyway, so the only option I had was to travel alone.
Honestly, Lexi’s face kept appearing in my mind every second. Our
