Chapter 90

If I could've disappeared on the spot, I would've done it in a heartbeat.

But I couldn't.

And I knew that the longer I dodged this, the more Hayden would overthink it.

He was the type who never held back-always said whatever popped into his head, no matter how bold or out-of-line it was. He didn't treat me like an outsider, that was for sure.

With that in mind, I forced myself to look up casually. "Really? Words alone don't prove anything."

"Mm," Hayden hummed, taking a sip of water. "I can-"

The second he started, alarms went off in my head. "Hayden, shut up."

I surrendered..

"I was going to say, if you need proof, I can go to the hospital," Hayden finished.

Even though it sounded innocent, it still felt loaded with all sorts of hidden meanings.

Why would I need him to prove anything? I wasn't his girlfriend.

"Save that proof for your future wife," I shot back, standing up abruptly and heading to the restroom.

Just as I rounded the corner, a hand grabbed my arm, and the familiar scent told me who it was before I even turned around.

think it's a bit much to be having lunch

practically oozing out of him, and I couldn't help but

Kay!" Jace's forehead was practically pulsing, veins popping. "If you're gonna find a guy, at least pick someone

moment he walked in, everything he said

of course, it was

many of those do you have?" I shot back, not hiding

learned about Hayden's impressive background this morning after

academic record

inherited his dad's

said-"Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses." But Jace was too proud, always focused on his own accomplishments, never giving credit

Chapter 90

am I

""You're not

he was someone I'd loved for ten years. If he was

not better than Hayden," I added, knowing exactly how much

thinking about how gentle he'd been with Tanya not too long ago sent a

I said, we're done. Who I eat

want to prove your worth, then find

not worried about what people think when you're with a pregnant widow, so why should I care? And here's a reminder for you-if you find someone better than me, I'll genuinely wish you well. But instead, you've chosen a widow carrying

with a smirk, "Though I guess that just highlights your kindness and

struggling

his grip and headed straight for

staring at my reflection. My

I were over, his hurtful words still managed to cut

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