Chapter 4

My words hit Jason like a hammer, anchoring his restless heart.

Jason reached for me but hesitated, his hand freezing mid-air as he awkwardly turned his head to avoid my gaze.

He said, "Yeah, I know what's on her mind.

"But she's still young. She's bound to make mistakes at her age. Can't we just let her learn from it? Besides, you know I didn't respond to her at all, right?"

I just stared at him calmly. "That's why you can still sit here and talk to me now.

"Jason, I love you."

He froze, as if he never expected…