Chapter 17 Misread Signals

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"You two-!" Jane's voice cut sharply through the office, echoing off the high ceilings and polished wood walls. Her face was flushed with anger, her eyes wide with what looked like a mix of shock and betrayal.

Jayden's head was still lowered, his face hidden just long enough for the situation to look far worse than it was-his body bent awkw