“No, nothing happened. Just decided that I wanted to take a few days to myself is all. Wasn’t feeling the greatest, but I feel much better now.” It was a really unconvincing lie that Jade was sure no other person would have believed. However, since it was Ashley, the blonde took her words entirely at face value. “I’m surprised Devon isn’t here with you today,” she added casually, making a show of looking around the room like she expected him to pop out suddenly.
“Oh, he isn’t even in the state right now. Apparently one of his fellow soldiers who died on their last tour of service is having his funeral in West Virginia. I guess the dead guy’s family reached out to Devon and asked him to attend. Something about Devon having been the leader of the squad or whatever. He won’t be back for a co
