“What?” Bianca was shocked. Frowning, she asked, “Do you mean he’s too busy to see me now? Because I can always come back—”

“No, that’s not it. He said he doesn’t want to see you,” Skylar replied apologetically, emphasizing her words.

“He doesn’t want to see me?” Bianca blinked, confused. It took a moment for Skylar’s words to fully register. “You’re saying he’ll never see me again?”

Skylar nodded seriously. “I’m sorry I couldn’t be ...