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.

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

a few days ago, but

at you, not her," Jaden explained patiently, his tone as gentle as possible. "How

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

I know," Jaden

vegetables for Xavier, but he barely

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Moreno University.

At the Counselor’s office.

and covered in soup, tearfully accused

threw food at us from a plate,

words slurred from the beating that

we don’t take action now, other students will suffer the

her parents know," said