Chapter 478

In the car, I dialed Hayden.

This time, he picked up almost right away. "Hello?"

"Where are you?" I asked, not bothering with pleasantries.

There was a beat of silence before he said, "You're back?"

Those two words made my chest feel tight. Of course, I was back. Wasn't it him who practically dragged me back?

"Yeah, I'm back. Where are you? I need to see you," I said, my voice sharp.

"Just go home. I'll come to you," he replied.

I shut my eyes, feeling irritation bubbling up. "Hayden, are you seriously not getting this? I said—I. Want. To. See. You."

He finally caved. "I'm at home. Yuna's here, too," he said, and that last part told me everything. He didn't want me showing up, especially not with Yuna there to witness any drama.

Fair enough. Yuna was still recovering, and the last thing she needed was to be caught in the crossfire.

And with her there, having a real conversation with Hayden would be pretty much impossible.

I didn't push further. "Fine. I'll wait at home."

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