Hearing that, Jayden's face went stiff.
"Going back to Ashford? You're joking, right...?"
Vivian knew there was a reason he'd never gone back. She'd overheard bits and pieces from his friends.
Rumor had it his father was always away working, leaving him and his mother behind.
When he was still young, his mother had passed away at home from an illness while he was helpless to do anything.
Ever since, Jayden had been the way he was. Never home, always partying, hooking up with girls without ever getting serious with one.
Vivian figured he was just caught up in the thrill of chasing her. He wasn't ready to let go.
But if anything, she was the one starting to fall for him.
So better to end this game while she still could.
"I'm not joking. I'm serious."
Jayden held back as long as he
