*Jared*

Bang!

The bedroom door burst open and Eliza stormed in.

“Uh… is something wrong?” I arched an eyebrow as she stomped into the room, arms crossed. Her eyes were bright with anger.

Her lower lip quivered.

No, it wasn’t anger, it was disappointment.

“Eliza, what’s wrong?” I set my pen down and stood up.

She ran to me and threw herself into my arms.

“Ugh.” I took a half step back to brace against ...