Chapter 158

Chapter

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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.

soon as I parked. She gave me this

shaking my head, "No need. I'll head in

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

had, and she was close with Lindey. So, yeah, I

her a

her expression said it

guy? It was bound to stir things

Isabel and headed toward the main hall

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 line. One's more rebellious than the other." Typical. I could imagine Matthew just sitting there, probably scrolling through his phone, pretending not to hear

spiked with frustration. "Are you pretending

were a loving couple, that didn't mean they didn't have their share of arguments. Today, though, Lindey seemed genuinely upset, and I couldn't help but

you'll just nag me more," Matthew

you children, and now I'm old and worn out, and you find me annoying. Matthew, you're such

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stepped into the main hall, we saw them-Matthew sitting in a chair with Lindey on his lap, her hands half-heartedly pushing

surprising to see that kind of affection, especially from a couple their age. Most people would settle into routines, and moments like this

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