章 34: Chapter 34: Time to Leave

Alicia’s POV

When the sun rose the next morning, Toby’s hand was still clasped tightly within mine. I had fallen asleep with my head resting against his thigh as he lay on the bench seat. I couldn’t bear leaving his side when he’s this injured, and I also couldn’t face Adrian after everything that has happened.

Adrian is the reason why my brother is in this state. I told him – begged him – to not do this because Toby had been framed. I thought given how our relationship has been going that he would be willing to listen to my pleas. Instead, it went in one ear and out the other as he totally disregarded me and my feelings.

And that is unforgivable, especially when it concerns my family.

I barely got a wink of sleep during the entire night; it allowed me to do a lot of thinking.