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 you

a few days ago, but today his attitude shifted dramatically, and he became sarcastic at

I was smiling at you, not her," Jaden explained patiently, his tone as gentle as possible. "How about we sit down and eat

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

Jaden

steak, and picking up vegetables for Xavier, but he barely touched his

*****

Moreno University.

At the Counselor’s office.

Ava, their faces bruised and covered in soup, tearfully accused

Danielle is very aggressive. She threw food at us from a plate, hit and kicked me, and slapped

the beating

Langley, she must be expelled for bullying. If we don’t take action now, other students will

parents know,"