Debbie only half believed what Kasie said, considering that she had a tendency to exaggerate things sometimes, just like Jared.
After class in the afternoon, Debbie got a call from Hayden.
“I’m not busy today. Can we grab a meal together?” he asked.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“No, thanks, Hayden. I have class tonight.” Debbie turned him down.
“Deb, we have known each other for a long time. Do you have to treatlike a stranger?” Hayden asked, sounding depressed.
“Yes. I’m married. I don’t want my husband to misunderstand. I have to go. Bye, Hayden.”
Debbie didn’t understand why Hayden was holding onto something hopeless.
When she and Kasie reached the gate of the university, they noticed a sapphire Porsche parked at the roadside, drawing attention from all sides. Hayden was Leaning against the car and talking on the phone.
When he saw Debbie, he hung up and walked toward her.
Kasie nudged Debbie.
“Your ex is here for you.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDebbie had seen him, but she decided to cut him dead. Arm in arm, the two girls walked on without looking at the man. However, he quickened his pace and stopped them in their tracks.
Once again, Debbie becthe hot topic on campus. Everyone who was watching the scene started whispering excitedly among themselves.
“Sorry, Kasie, I need to talk to Debbie alone. How about I have my driver take you home?” Hayden said.
Fully aware of what he meant, Kasie didn’t respond. She looked at
Debbie, who was expressionless.
“Hayden, we have nothing to talk about. Besides, I don’t have that kind of time,” Debbie said resignedly.
But her words didn’t affect the persistent man.
“Deb, I know you’re still upset, but can you please givea chance to apologize?”