Page 299 - The Love Hypothesis

Chapter Twenty-One

HYPOTHESIS: Wearing expired contact lenses will cause bacterial and/or
fungal infections that will have repercussions for years to come.

“Holden sent a message for you.”
Olive looked away from the window and to Malcolm, who’d turned off
airplane mode the second they’d landed in Charlotte for their layover.

“Holden?”
“Yeah. Well, it’s technically from Carlsen.”

Her heart skipped a beat.
“He lost his phone charger and can’t text you, but he and Holden are on

their way back to SFO.”
“Ah.” She nodded, feeling a small rush of relief. That explained Adam’s

silence. He hadn’t been in touch since last night. She’d worried that he’d
been arrested and was pondering emptying her savings account to help
cover his bail. All twelve dollars and sixteen cents. “Where’s their

layover?”
“No layover.” Malcolm rolled his eyes. “Direct flight. They’ll be at SFO

ten minutes after us, even though they’re only now leaving Boston. Eat the
rich.”
“Did Holden say anything about . . .”

Malcolm shook his head. “Their plane is about to leave, but we can wait
for them at SFO. I’m sure Adam will have some updates for you.”

“You just want to make out with Holden, don’t you?”