Chapter 308

Was that even a real question? No one likes being lied to.

I looked at him, feeling a little defensive. "So, are you planning to deceive me in the future, or have you already lied about something?"

He hesitated, then said, "...No."

I couldn't tell if he was being completely honest, but I made my stance clear. "Hayden, I won't put up with being lied to."

He swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing. "I understand."

It was better to set boundaries upfront. I was making it clear now: if he ever dared to lie to me, he couldn't expect me to just let it go.

The boarding announcement came over the loudspeaker, calling for a flight heading overseas.

I couldn't help but think of Jace, and sure enough, I spotted him wheeling his luggage toward the security checkpoint.

What was he going abroad for? Business? Or... something else?

"Kiki, we should head to security," Hayden's voice pulled me back to reality.

"Oh!" I snapped out of it and looked at him.

Guilt washed over me. I was worried