Chapter 179. Regret

Candice

I was leaning against Kaden's car in the parking lot, just waiting for him to arrive when Kier popped up out of nowhere. I noticed him strolling my way, a big smile plastered on his face.

"Hey there, princess! What brings you here?" he asked with a playful grin, and I gave him a slight nod, my lips pressed together. "Aren't you heading home yet?"

"I'm just waiting for Kaden," I replied. "He’s picking up a book from the library for his assignment," I added, glancing away as he hopped into his car parked right next to Kaden's convertible.

"W-what?" I stammered, confused. “I don't understand."

"You could be waiting in vain since he’s with someone else," he said, smirking. "And it’s a pretty girl."

What? Kaden would never lie to me.

"I'm still waiting for him," I told Kier, feeling tears welling up in my eyes and hoping they wouldn’t spill while I was talking to him.

Kier shrugged, pulled out his keys, and started