I set my phone back on the kitchen counter, my hand trembling after the call with the utility company. They’ve considered my request this time, but I’ve been warned it won’t happen again. Having lost the diner job, I feel like there’s nothing to occupy my days anymore. It kept me busy; now I have too much free time.
Tim was fired, I remember suddenly. He lost his job too. And probably for no reason. Did Rhys think doing this would give me some sense of satisfaction? That I wanted revenge against Tim? Whatever Rhys did, he did it to make himself look better. To make it look like he gave a damn about me. Even though everything he has done all these years clearly screams: I don't give a f**k about Cassie.
Even though I have a lot of free time on my hands, I don't wish to waste any of it by
