Chapter 158

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I drove in silence, unsure of what to say.

I was scared that saying the wrong thing might hurt Hayden even more. But part of me couldn't stop thinking about my own parents and their crash.

Was it really just an accident? Or was there more to it?

Back then, I was too young to get what really happened. Matthew handled everything. Maybe he was the only one who actually knew all the details. I figured I could ask him when I saw him later.

Since I stayed quiet, Hayden didn't push it, and the rest of the ride was just... well, quiet.

As we pulled up to the Johnston residence, the auto gate recognized my car and slid open, letting us drive right into the courtyard.

spotted me as soon as I parked. She gave me this big smile and waved." Rea, you're back! I'll let Mr. and

shaking my head, "No need.

me. She was definitely curious, so I linked my arm with his and introduced him. "This is my boyfriend, Hayden. And

just the housemaid, she'd been at the Johnston residence way longer than I had, and she was close with Lindey. So, yeah, I had

her a

expression

still considered Jace's fiancée. So, me showing up with another guy? It was bound to stir things up. Isabel wasn't the only

arm, we walked past Isabel and headed toward the main

hadn't even reached the door when I heard Lindey's sharp voice cutting through the quiet. She was in full lecture mode. "You're the chairman, managing thousands of people, but you can't even keep your two sons in

with frustration. "Are

of arguments. Today, though, Lindey seemed genuinely upset, and I couldn't help but wonder

you'll just nag me more,"

men are all the same-no gratitude. I gave you children, and now I'm old and worn out, and you find me annoying. Matthew, you're such a jerk! Don't touch me-get off!" Chapter

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into the main hall, we saw them-Matthew sitting in a chair with Lindey

kind of affection, especially from a couple their age. Most people would settle into routines, and moments like this usually happen

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