Chapter 168. Saving Mr. Vincent

Candice

"Bye Brad! Thank you!" I waved goodbye to him before I got out of the car and walked towards the gate of the school.

Upon reaching the main entrance, Kaden suddenly appeared before me, as if he had been waiting just for me. He greeted me with a gentle "good morning" that sent my heart racing.

"Good morning...'' I greeted him back with a smile.

The moment our eyes met, I felt like I was melting. I fidgeted under his intense gaze, and I noticed a playful smile forming on his lips as he placed his hand on the small of my back, guiding me into the building.

"Kaden," I called out as we walked down the hallway toward my locker. He made a soft humming sound, clearly waiting for me to continue. "Why didn’t you mention to me that you and dad are friends?"

When we finally reached my locker, Kaden leaned casually against the wall beside it, looking down at me with an amused expression. "Do you really need to know?" he replied, and I