Maddy's POV “Aston,” I called out softly. Our eyes met. He seemed shocked to see me. My eyes were soft, understanding; Aston’s eyes were rageful. “How much of that did you hear?” he asked. I thought about lying to make him feel better, but what use would it be? “I heard all of it. I’m so sorry, I didn’t know…” “I don’t want to hear about it, okay?” Aston snapped. His voice was rough and dangerous. It made me shrink into myself. “Of course, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to…” “I know exactly what you mean and I don’t want your pity. Let’s just pretend you didn’t see or hear any of it,” Aston said. He marched off. I waited a second, watching him. My heart was breaking for him. For Giselle, too. On the outside, they looked like a perfect family. The Chadwicks: rich, successful, enviable, powerful. They were all so pretty, so wealthy; everyone in Pine Creek envied them and wanted their lives. But behind closed doors…. a lot of ugly things were happening. “Aston, wait up, hey,” I chas
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