Hailee's POV
Callum looked at us for a long moment before finally saying, "Can we wait until the afternoon to leave?"
I frowned a little. "Why?"
He sighed quietly, rubbing the back of his neck. "An urgent meeting just came up," he explained. "One I can't avoid. If you wait until after it, I can drive you all myself."
I hesitated. Part of me wanted to agree, but another part of me knew better. If Callum came with us, he and Nathan would see each other—and that would only cause trouble. I couldn't risk that, not after everything that had already happened.
"There's no need for that," I said softly but firmly. "Your driver can take us."
He frowned. "Hailee—"
"It's fine," I cut in gently. "Really. We should go now."
He looked at me for a long moment, searching my face like he wanted to say something more. But when he realized I wasn't going to change my mind, he nodded slowly, his jaw tightening. "Alright," he said quietly. "If that's what you want."
"It is," I whispered.
