I cut him off and gave him a quick wink.
“Aria, I like him.”
That one sentence hit him squarely.
His heart seemed to shatter all over again.
A flicker of guilt tugged at me, but I didn’t regret it.
Rhett, on the other hand, didn’t seem to have any intention of acknowledging Adrien at all.
He simply reached out, took my hand, and said,
“Come to my place.”
My eyes lit up instantly.
Going to his house meant I might see Grandma… and Aunt Lydia.
All those warm memories from my past life rushed back in a wave.
I didn’t hesitate for even a second.
“Okay, okay!” I nodded quickly, my voice turning bright and eager. “Let’s go now!”
I even stepped forward, grabbing his hand in return, practically ready to head off that very moment.
Ethan looked completely stunned.
“This is way too weir
