Page 28 of Promise Me

Linc

What the hell?

Three dots appear.

Linc

Yeah, she’s not in her room.

I shake my head.

Hudson:

Obviously.

Linc:

I’ll come get her.

Hudson:

Don’t.

I sendthe one-wordtext in a rush.

Hudson

She’s fine. I know our history, but I promise you, she’s fine.

Linc

She needs to rest, drink water, and be in her room. For the love of God, tell me she isn’t watching Wheel of Fortune right now.

I clear my throat,move to grab the remote, and turn my TV off.

Hudson

She’s not.

“Now I knowfor sure you texted my brother.”

I ignore her and go back to the kitchen as if that gives us enough space from the other.

Linc

I don’t like this.

Hudson

I’ll text you if I think you need to come get her.

Linc

Don’t fight with her.

Linc

Get hersome water.

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