Chapter 121

VAL

When I returned from my room with some clothes, he was reading the note that came with the flowers sent by Vance.

"What does this mean?" He stared at me, perplexed.

"He was just being kind..."

" 'Congratulations... I miss you. I hope to see you soon,' " he read with a tone of disdain.

"We have nothing, Damian, you know that."

"Fine. I'll throw them in the trash for you."

"No."

"No?" He looked