Chapter 10 Saturday morning , I had it all figured out . After last night , it was crystal clear Ethan and Vicky wanted me gone . Hell , Vickyd made that obvious forever ago . But instead of letting them push me around , I was gonna do my own thing . Best way to handle haters ? Ignore them . Id head into town , grab stuff for my cottage , stock up my fridge . Then Id only need to hit the main house to get to my car in the garage . Threw on some shorts and a tank , grabbed my stuff , and headed for the garage . Once I got everything I needed , they wouldnt have any reason to mess with me . Sneaking in through the back door , the house was dead quiet thank God . Last thing I needed was twenty questions about where I was going . Cut through the kitchen , taking the same way Dad showed me to the garage . My sweet ride was sitting there looking fine . Sliding into that black leather seat , I ran my hand over the steering wheel . Dad really nailed it with this car . Sure , we had our issues , but at least he was trying now . That counted for something . Started her up and watched everything light up . Good thing Id googled all about this car last night especially pumped about the GPS . Made life way easier since I had zero clue where anything was around here . Punched in some destinations , saved them for later , and backed out onto the road . My phone started blowing up number I didnt know . Figured it might be Dad , so I answered . Hello ? Where the hell are you going ? Ethan sounded super ticked off , which honestly just cracked me up . First off , why do you even care ? And howd you get my number ? 3.15 % 10 Get 5 > Menu Dont dodge the question , Emily . You cant just take off without telling anyone … your fathers worried . Nice try with the guilt trip , buddy . Thats funny , cause I texted Dad this morning about hitting the store . Wanna try that again ? Dead silence . I was totally bluffing about texting Dad , but I wanted to see what hed say . Thats not the point . Busted knew he was lying about Dad being worried . Id barely known this guy two minutes and he was already driving me nuts . Cool story , but next time try not lying . Ill be back when Im back . Dont call again . Hung up before he could say anything else . Never thought these four guys would be such a pain . Like , Im not even trying to be in their business and theyre being total jerks . Must be a testosterone thing or whatever . Town looked way prettier today than yesterday . Actually kind of excited about starting classes Monday . At least school would keep me busy enough to ignore all their drama . In "Cross My Heart and Hope to Die" by CrushReel, Zoe Hale takes a daring step by marrying Ashton Cross, a man under suspicion for her sister's mysterious demise. As their relationship evolves, hidden truths unravel, intertwining love and suspense in this captivating romance novel. Exploring the complexities of loyalty and deception, the story delves deep into Zoe's quest for justice while navigating the unexpected twists of her heart. The enigmatic bond between Zoe and Ashton unfolds against a backdrop of secrets and revelations, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with each turn of the page. Set in a blend of romance and drama, "Cross My Heart and Hope to Die" stands out for its intricate character dynamics and the seamless fusion of passion and intrigue. With every chapter, CrushReel skillfully crafts a narrative that immerses readers in a world where love confronts darkness, leaving them yearning for more. Discover the enthralling saga of Zoe and Ashton, available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in this unique tale that defies conventions and promises an unforgettable literary experience.