“Leon, tell me seriously, do you think I’m that kid you knew? I mean, take a good look,” I leaned forward, his throat bobbed. My eyes searched his, but I kept my expression neutral.“Do I look like your puppet?” I whispered, as if I was saying something that no other ear should hear, as if we shared a secret.“You were never my puppet, Jade,” he whispered back, his eyes boring into mine, and I almost lost my focus.“I was young then, but I’m better now. I promise you. I won’t make those mistakes. I swear. It wasn’t you, babe, it was me. It was all me. But I’ve grown. Please, Jayden, let me show you.”I stood. The game was over. I couldn’t take anymore.“Thanks for coming, Leon. I’ll get the check. You can pick up the next one.”He stood. Slowly. I didn’t move. I couldn’t risk him grabbing my arm or some shit if I walked away. He had to leave first. I had to get him away from me, right now.“Yeah,” he breathed, his eyes falling to my l
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