CHAPTER 193

As they approached the cafeteria, Tommy's phone chimed once again, and he sighed as he saw Jackie's name on the screen.

Jake and Caleb exchanged amused glances, anticipating what was about to unfold.

"Someone's missing her honey bunny buns," Jake teased in an exaggeratedly sweet tone.

Tommy shot him a hard look, and Jake quickly pretended to zip his mouth shut.

"Jackie, we're almost there.... " Tommy answered, bracing himself for her impatience.

"Well, hurry up," came Jackie's voice, laced with frustration. "I've been waiting forever. Cassie and I are starving, and we need to eat something soon."

Tommy rolled his eyes, feeling the familiar exasperation rise. Before he could respond, Jackie continued, "And make sure you bring that loser friend of yours, Caleb. Cassie wants to meet him."

Tommy's expression shifted from annoyance to confusion, the sudden change in Jackie's attitude catching him off guard.

"Wait a second..." he said, glancing over at Caleb. He walked a few steps