GWEN POV
"We only met again because of April had set this trip, and since she didn't introduce us before, I think we won't see each other again." His words sounded like a simple statement, but I heard a clear warning: stay away from me.
My heart felt heavy and sad inside. But on the outside, I made sure to look strong and act like this whole thing—these last few days—meant nothing to me either. "It will be zero problem avoiding you, Nolan. Zero at all."
He looked closely at me for a moment. I started to think he was worried. Maybe he thought I had a crush on him and would try to seek more from him.
"You really don't have to worry," I told him, making my voice firm. "I'm not going to join your gym or wait outside your house. I have bigger things to do and more important goals than wishi
