Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 152-1

Jaden was surprised by Xavier’s proficiency in combat.

"Xavier frowned at Jaden, trying to read the strange expression on his face. Had Jaden been angry that he’d driven the woman away? The more Xavier considered it, the more likely it seemed. "You’re furious I hurt her feelings..." he said, widening his eyes at Jaden.

Jaden didn’t react for a while.

"I’m done. Eat it yourself." Xavier stormed off when Jaden didn’t react.

Jaden quickly stood, gripping Xavier’s arm, and stammered, "I froze for a second. She was just a blind date my family set me up on—I turned her down afterward."

"On his last blind date, Jaden rushed through the meal and declined a second date afterward. He hadn’t been on one since.

"If the people around Jaden saw him like this, they’d be shocked. He usually barely said a word in a month, but during this meal, he was patiently explaining things like never before.

go," Xavier pouted, his voice sharp with indignation. "I bet you loved

to meet Jaden a few days ago, but today his attitude shifted

patiently, his tone as gentle as possible. "How about we sit down and eat first? It’s all your favorite

let it go for the food’s sake." Xavier looked at the table full of delicacies

know," Jaden said in

picking up vegetables for Xavier, but he barely touched

*****

Moreno University.

At the Counselor’s office.

and covered in soup, tearfully accused Danielle

threw food at us from a plate, hit and kicked me, and slapped me

words slurred from the beating that had knocked out two of her

bullying. If we don’t take action now, other

let her parents