_Avery's POV_
The next morning, I woke up feeling heavy and unsure. The events of last night were replaying in my mind like a bad dream, but I knew they were very real. After taking a bath and having a quiet breakfast, I made up my mind. I needed to speak to Kaden. The truth about Anna had to come out.
I picked up my phone, my fingers trembling slightly as I scrolled to Kaden’s name. After a moment of hesitation, I pressed call. The phone rang a few times before his voice came through, gruff and impatient.
“What is it?” he asked.
“I need to talk to you,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “Can we meet at the café in City Mall?”
There was a pause on the other end before he sighed. “Fine. I’ll be there in thirty minutes.”
“Thank you,” I said quietly before hanging up.
When I turned arou
