“What? You rejected Chaylen and Kyle?” Emily asked Ryan in a voice that seemed to shout, but not.

The cafeteria was packed, so Emily was sure no one would hear them. Even so, Ryan covered Emily’s mouth and said, “Lower your voice!”

Emily removed Ryan’s hand away from her mouth and said, “No one will us.” She leaned closer and inquired for more details. “How did you reject them?”

“The process isn’t important.”

“Still, you’re so brave. If I were you, it would be hard for me to let go of even one person. They are all handsome and rich.”

Ryan had a hard time in the beginning either. But...