Ashley POV

I studied him in silence for a long, heavy beat before letting out a slow, shuddering breath, forcing my tense muscles to relax. Was I just being overly paranoid? Even Miles had told me I could trust Jayden; why was I still doubting him? Was I just acting like a fool? Was I too proud to admit my instincts might have missed the mark entirely?

"Fine," I mumbled, fixing my gaze on the floor. "I believe you. But that means you have to trust me on this too," I added quickly. "I didn't cheat on you. I'm just trying my best to help Jared because, in the end,...