Chapter 279

Hearing the same words now just felt like he was mocking me.

"I know," I said, then added, "I'm not a kid anymore.

Jace seemed to catch what I meant and gave me a tight smile. "I guess I'm just overthinking things."

I stayed quiet as he went on, "Just be careful, okay? Don't walk around distracted."

I nodded, but the image from my dream flashed through my mind-Jace, covered in blood. Seeing him here at the hospital made my heart clench, and before could stop myself, I asked, "What are you doing here?"

His lips moved like he was about to answer, but nothing came out.

"Aren't you-" I started, wanting to ask if he was okay.

But before I could finish, someone called out from down the hall. "Jace, hurry up.

It was Tanya.

Jace's tall frame blocked my view, but I recognized her voice instantly.

It all made sense now. He wasn't here because he was unwell-he was here with Tanya.

need to ask why. It was probably just a

him because of

expression tightened at the sound of her voice. forced a smile, but it came out more mocking than anything. "You've got

response, I turned

car, my phone buzzed

from Tanya: [Keira, since you and

boil. I quickly typed back: [If you're that worried, why don't you just tie

contact, letting out a long breath before starting the car and heading back to

gone a little too hard at

so I didn't

ended, my phone rang. It was him,

office, working," I replied, making sure to hint at his absence. It was his first day, and he was already MIA in the

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"I'm out

around seven. You should head home first. If you're hungry, grab something to eat, and I'll cook for you when I get back," Hayden said, sounding as worried as ever about keeping me fed. So, he was actually out on business, not goofing off like I'd

felt a little guilty for jumping

I'll grab something simple. Just let me know when you're back," I said. I needed to talk to him about Yuna's surgery

though it was good news, I hadn't told Yuna yet. Ewanted Hayden's go-ahead

"I will," Hayden said.

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