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Chapter 30

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Scarlett’s POV.

I didn’t plan on going back to Leon’s house.

But when he showed up outside Olivia’s apartment and told Caden to let me go, I didn’t argue.

He didn’t raise his voice. He didn’t ask me to explain. He just stood there, calm and firm, like he already knew what was happening.

“I’ll take you home,” he prompted.

And I let him.

I wasn’t sure why I agreed to go with him, but I did. He had briefly mentioned that his mother, Miriam, was waiting for me at his house.

Caden, of course, also followed us—wearing a smug, triumphant smile like he won the fight.

As for Leon, he didn’t say much. He kept his distance, focused on the road.

The ride was quiet. Neither of us spoke.

He didn’t look at me, and I didn’t look at him.

There was too much in the air between us. Accusations, silence, suspicion. And under all of that, something else. Something I hadn’t figured out yet.

When we pulled into the driveway, I saw another car already parked out front.

Caden.

Of course he made sure to arrive
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