I couldn’t believe he had the nerve to ask that. After everything that had happened, after I had called him, begging for his help, and he brushed me off… he had the audacity to act like nothing was wrong.

“What are you doing here?” I asked coldly, my voice trembling.

“I just came back,” he said with a grin, holding up a bag. “I got a bunch of souvenirs for you.”

I didn’t say anything. I turned my back to him, my stomach twisting in disgust.

“Why are you being such a bitch?” Oliver snapped, his tone suddenly sharp. “Is this because I didn’t come to your stupid graduation? Is this about Naomi again?”

I froze, my fists clenching the blanket.

He sighed dramatically. “Hannah, it was all business. Naomi’s my client. I don’t know why you’re always so jealous.”

His lies felt like daggers, and I couldn’t hold it in anymore. “Joking?” My voice cracked. “Do you think I’m joking, Oliver? I was tortured! They tied me up and beat me like I was nothing!”

He blinked, stunned for a moment, but before he could respond, his phone rang.

He picked it up immediately. “Naomi?” he answered, his tone soft and concerned.

I stared at him in disbelief. Of course, it was Naomi.