Hello 456

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.

screen-handsome as ever.

must've seen the call log. Of course he

curled my toes, pretending I didn't

lie to you or hide anything." Hayden said, his voice full

on the window. "Everyone's got their reasons. You didn't have to

"Kiki..."

mess with me because of you, right?" I asked, half-whispering, not really expecting him to

lets their ex babysit

"Kiki..."

lied to." I blinked and realized I'd been doodling Hayden's name all over

you... but the timing never felt right," Hayden said,

you were just waiting for the perfect moment, huh? 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 never intended to rejoin the Hart family. That's why

it."

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thrown. Why didn't he want to go back to

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

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