Chapter 76: To make it up

**Valerie**

I sat on my couch, still feeling a bit shaken after the recent events. Matthew had called to let me know that he had a strong alibi at the time of death, and so it's all sorted out.

But Lucas... What about him? Did he really have a hand in what happened to Layla?

I shook my head, waving off the thought. And even though I've not known him for very long, he didn't strike me as someone who'd do that.

Then again, he didn't strike me as someone who'd propose to a woman with his c**k buried deep inside her. I pressed my palm against my warm cheeks as more thoughts about last night flooded my mind.

*Should I put a ring on your finger?*

That definitely wasn't a real proposal, right? People just don't propose so casually or... Do they?

Standing to my feet, I paced the length of the room, my ha……