HAYLEY. I was caught off guard, literally. One minute I was standing close to Easton admiring the beautiful garden surroundings, and the next, I was underwater. He threw me into the water just like that! I struggled to breathe, the shock of the sudden plunge leaving me disoriented. I swung my arms, trying to swim to the surface. As I finally broke through the water's surface, I gasped for air, my breathing fast and ragged. I looked around, trying to process what had just happened. That's when I saw Easton, laughing and grinning at me from the side of the pool. “Mamacita!" he exclaimed, clearly amused by my shock. What the heck? He is such a heartless jerk! I glared at him, trying to appear stern despite the laughter bubbling up inside me. "Easton, you i***t!" I spluttered, wiping

