Chapter 216

Hayden went totally stiff in my arms. After a few seconds, he mumbled, "Are you pitying me?"

"I feel bad for you," I corrected.

He didn't say anything, and he definitely didn't hug me back, which made things way more awkward.

Right when I was about to let go, I glanced up and saw Jace standing a few feet away.

Wait, he was here?

I

And of course, Demi didn't bother giving me the heads-up.

I was about to drop Hayden's hand, but instead, I squeezed it tighter. He tried to pull away, but I held on.

Don't move."

He stopped. I kept holding his hand as I asked, "You're working late again tonight?"

gave a quiet,

in close

his Adam's apple move, followed by a soft,

flickered over to

I saw him-fists clenched, face shifting from pale to dark, his eyes stormy before he finally turned and walked

was about to say something when Demi's voice

turned and saw Jace walking away, then looked back at

I couldn't meet his eyes. He probably thought my whole affectionate act was just for Jace's

So, I didn't

Hart, one of the guys knocked out the light in section C, group 7-3 while installing the equipment." Accidents are the last thing you want on a worksite,

He just

like I wasn't even there. I stood there, awkward, unsure if I

childish act earlier, I was about to let out a deep breath when I

met his eyes. They were calm and steady,

in check. Just moments ago, he'd been upset, but now

Chapter 216

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I still cared about what

tripped over

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