Chapter 456

I was sitting on the hotel balcony, staring out at the rain when Hayden's video call flashed on my screen.

There's something about a foreign city that makes everything feel kind of... lonely. Especially when it's pouring.

As I sat there, the conversation I'd overheard played on repeat in my head. And suddenly, Jace's weird questions about Hayden made sense. Not to mention why Kylian had been acting so weird around him. Hayden wasn't just some regular guy.

He was from that Hart family.

I thought he was just your average guy-next-door, and now it turns out he was some secret heir to a filthy rich, powerful family. Like, for real?

What was this? Some undercover billionaire thing? Was he scared I'd stick around just because of his

money?

A bitter laugh escaped me as I grabbed my phone, which had been buzzing nonstop at my feet.

Hayden's face filled the screen-handsome as ever. "Kiki, I can explain."

log. Of course he

curled my toes, pretending I didn't already know

or hide

got their reasons. You didn't

"Kiki..."

Jace because you knew he had to work with your family, didn't you? He wouldn't dare mess with me because of you,

ex babysit

"Kiki..."

I told you before? I hate being lied to." I blinked and realized I'd been doodling Hayden's

you... but the timing never felt right," Hayden said, tension thick in his

Like, maybe after you officially rejoined the Hart family? Or were you never gonna say anything unless I overheard it today?" The bitterness in my tone was undeniable. Silence. Then finally, he answered. "I

it."

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thrown. Why didn't he want to go back

forced myself to stay calm. "It's fine, Hayden. You didn't have to tell me. Like

was twisting his words, but I couldn't

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