CHAPTER SIXTEEN
TRAVIS
As I’m leaving the house to head to the office, I see a package from FedEx sitting against the door. Confused, I pick it up and realize it’s the surprise birthday gift I mailed to Boston for Viola. Since her birthday is only a few days away, I thought I’d send her something nice—a pair of diamond earrings to match the heart necklace I gave her when we were kids. It really f*****g hurts my heart to see the box sitting at my feet.
I pick it up and walk back inside as I send her a text.
Travis: Refusing my packages now?
Her text bubble instantly pops up.
Viola: Huh?
Travis: I mailed you a package for your birthday, and it’s been returned.
She doesn’t reply as quickly, but once she finally does, I’m floored.
Viola: It’s because I’m back home.
I read the text ag
