Chapter 572

Of course, I couldn't help myself. I turned to look.

And just as I did, Hayden glanced up. Even through the car window, it felt like he was staring straight into me.

A sharp jolt hit my chest.

But the moment didn't last long. Yara cut in, her voice clear through the glass. "Hayden, let's go inside."

He turned, lifting his leg to walk beside her, and I could feel my defiance rising.

Before I even thought, I yanked the car door open.

As soon as my feet hit the ground, Hernan followed, stepping out beside me. He watched me closely. "Wanna go say hi?"

I didn't even need to think about it. I did want to see if he felt any of the guilt I was expecting. If he'd remember anything he'd ever said to me.

It wasn't that I couldn't move on. I just wanted to know if he had any regrets.

"Haddy," Hernan called out, like he could read my mind. Without me saying a word, he took my hand and led me toward Hayden and Yara.

Hayden stopped, turning with Yara to face us.

My breath caught, heart rac