Chapter 160

Chapter 160:

When the car arrived at her house, he pulled over.

She didn’t want to spend another moment with Ian. There had been too many times he’d gotten too close tonight.

She couldn’t believe this boy wouldn’t tease her about this night later on.

He might even feel proud that he had seen her weak and vulnerable in front of him and under his touch.

She reached to open the door but paused when she realized it was locked.

She turned to look at Ian.

He wasn’t looking at her; his gaze was fixed straight ahead.

“Unlock the door,” she murmured.

When he finally turned to look at her, she quickly averted her eyes.

She stared down at her lap, waiting for him to unlock the door, but he didn’t move.

“You wanted to know what happened between me and Stephen,” he said, his gaze meeting hers.

“He asked me for something I can’t do p>

“What did he ask p>

Ian moved closer, causing her to step back.

Her eyelashes fluttered as he leaned in toward her face and replied,

“He asked me to stay away from you. But I can’t do that because I don’t want to p>

Ava’s heart froze at his words. She stared at him, so close that she could feel his breath.

She assumed he was teasing her, trying to make her believe something false—only to make fun of her after she trusted him.

Ava looked into his eyes and said,

“I prefer to keep my distance from you. We are no longer mates, so you’re no longer bound to me. You’re free now, Ian Dawson. You can live your life however you want. No one will make fun of you because you’re ugly and weak, or because you’re not my mate anymore p>

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The expression on Ian’s face changed at her words. He realized she was reminding him of what he had said before rejecting her. He clenched his jaw, no longer wanting to play the good boy in front of her.

It was true—he had been trying to appear calm and patient with her. But now, he wanted to show his true self.

He knew rejecting her was his fault, and now he regretted it.

He moved back to his seat and ran his fingers through his hair. “Ava p>

“Ian, I don’t want to hear it. Thank you for driving me home. Let’s not talk to each other from tomorrow p>

After saying that, Ava inhaled deeply and waited for him to unlock the doors. When he remained completely still and silent, she shot him a quick glance and said,

“I don’t want to have anything to do with you p>

He turned to face her and asked,

“If I say I regret rejecting you, will you p>

She cut him off sharply.

“Do I look foolish to you p>