Jayden's POV

I stare at her apprehensively, while she gives me a quizzical look.

“Fine, I'll tell you alright, just calm down”, I tell her. Stealing for time. I have to make her very happy before I break the news to her. It won't be easy to tell her I just killed her ex-best friend.

“You better have a very good explanation. You left the house before daybreak, and now you're returning at dusk”, she mumbled, walking towards her room.

“Have you had dinner yet?” Maybe I could start by making dinner, I reason.

“No”. She looked surprised that I asked.

“Can I make something for you?” I walk up...