Chapter 318

I froze, staring blankly at Hayden.

His father had been my dad's driver. If the brakes failed, that meant the driver might've been at fault.

For a long moment, neither of us spoke. We just stood there, locked in this strange, heavy silence.

Finally, Hayden's hand shifted slightly on my shoulder. "My father was driving, so whether it was human error or a mechanical issue, he's responsible."

A chill crept through me—not from the cold air, but from the storm brewing inside.

If Hayden and I weren't this close, it'd be easy to hold his father accountable. But now, with things the way they were between us, I had no idea what to do if his dad was to blame.

"Rea," Hayden's voice was steady, sincere. "You know I've been digging into my dad's death. It's all connected. Once I find the truth, I'll tell you everything."

I knew Hayden meant it. He wasn't the type to lie or hide things, even if it was about his own family. But if his father was involved, what kind of closure could he really o