_Kaden's POV_
The next day, I woke up with a sense of determination. I promised Anna I would take her out, and I was going to keep that promise. After all, she deserved my attention, especially with everything that had happened. I wanted to make her feel special and, if I was honest, distract myself from the storm raging inside me about Avery.
When the evening came, I dressed sharply—a crisp white shirt and black pants. I even put on a cologne Anna had once said she liked. I grabbed my car keys and drove to her house, determined to focus on her and forget everything else.
I knocked on the door, and Anna’s mother opened it with a warm smile. “Kaden! Come in, dear,” she said, stepping aside.
“Thank you, Mrs. Marshall,” I said politely as I stepped into the cozy living room. The scent of
