Chapter 1281

Maryanne's heart sank. She suddenly fell silent, and that was something Hayden hadn't expected. He looked at her, his brows gradually knitting together. "So, the two times I messaged you… you weren't actually busy, were you?" He had sent her messages twice, hoping to talk things over since his schedule was packed and he couldn't meet in person. But just as he brought up the topic, Maryanne made an excuse and ended the conversation. "No, it's just my mom kept looking for me. I was afraid she'd find out we were talking." Maryanne straightened her back and puffed out her chest. "We've been through life and death together now, and I'm really close with Lily. So, would you really not consider being with me?" Hayden was once again caught off guard. He hadn't expected that Maryanne still hadn't given up. A strange feeling stirred in his chest, winding through him in uneasy twists. It left him inexplicably panicked and guilty, and he shifted his gaze away. "I-I already told you that I do