Chapter 1829

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Hadwin was the kind of person who was rarely without women around him.

This, according to Natalie, was nothing like Austin. Austin, in his younger years, had been entirely focused on his career. It wasn't until he met Natalie that he fell in love and got married.

But Hadwin was different.

Perhaps because he had been handsome since childhood, he had always been popular with the ladies. Since elementary school, girls showed interest in him, and by middle school, he had girls chasing after him one after another.

In college, he completely let loose, frequently changing girlfriends. Even now, he hadn't broken that habit.

Still, apart from this flaw, he was otherwise fine.

Hadwin's lips twitched at the remark. "I just broke up and have no interest in getting a new girlfriend. Besides, how many decent girls could your university even have?"

Vivian rolled her eyes. "Plenty, but good girls probably wouldn't want to be your 'one-week girlfriend,' either."

"What do you mean?" Hadwin was speechless. Was that how Vivian saw him— some utterly unreliable playboy?

True, his relationships were short-lived-lasting a few days at minimum, a few weeks at most, and never exceeding two months. But in his defense, he often found something off within a few days of dating and lost the desire to continue.

And to be honest, he found it tiresome.

Vivian put aside her teasing tone. "So, are you just passing by?"

"I came specifically to find you. Come on, I know a great BBQ spot nearby. Let's go together, my treat," Hadwin said.

But Vivian had already set aside time today to meet Manfred and had no intention of going out for BBQ with Hadwin. She immediately declined, "You go ahead or ask a friend. I've got plans today."

"Plans?" Hadwin narrowed his eyes.

"Yes, plans. Once I'm done in a few days, we can get together with Tyne and Ivor. I also know another BBQ i place that's really good-some of my classmates have tried it and gave it great reviews," Vivian said

Hadwin suddenly felt a sense of danger. "What's so important that you don't even have time to eat with me?"

"I'm meeting a friend. We've had this planned for a while, and I can't cancel on him," Vivian replied, dearly concerned about Manfred's current situation.

With a father and stepmother like his, she couldn't help but worry about how he had been doing.

"A guy?" Hadwin frowned.

Vivian didn't answer and instead said, "I'm off now!"

Hadwin's visit had reminded her of something-she needed to order BBQ delivery.

Though she wouldn't be able to grill it herself, the restaurant-prepared BBQ would still be decent. She'd

bring it to Manfred along with some fried chicken. Dinner for the night

was settled.

"Wait-" Hadwin's words were cut short as Vivian dashed into the subway, disappearing in an instant.

She was gone just like that!

Something was definitely up. Vivian was usually friendly and cheerful with everyone, but Hadwin could tell when she was particularly invested in someone.

When she mentioned her plans, there was a spark of anticipation in her eyes. It was obvious. Could it be that she was really in love?

"Damn! Who's the bastard?" Hadwin muttered through gritted teeth.

Just then, his mother, Natalie, called.

The cold expression on Hadwin's face immediately softened. "Mom."

"I heard from Tyne that you like Vivian? You're interested in her?" Natalie's tone was outright accusatory.