Debby's POV:

"We're here," Jay said softly as he opened the door to an apartment.

"Come on in," he said, then walked in with his hand still on the door to keep it open.

I hesitated but entered with the pup in my arms.

I still didn't understand why he refused to take me back to the beach house when it was my home. No matter what I said, his response was always the same: no.

He shut the door behind us, then moved closer and wrapped his arm around my shoulder while I looked ...