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.

"I bet you loved it when she was talking to you. Look how happy

Jaden a few days ago, but

you, not her," Jaden explained patiently, his tone

I let it go for the food’s sake." Xavier

know," Jaden said in

shrimp, cutting steak, and picking up vegetables for Xavier,

*****

Moreno University.

At the Counselor’s office.

and Ava, their faces bruised and covered in soup,

at us from

from the beating that had

she must be expelled for bullying. If we don’t take action

let her parents