Prove it!

"Kaiden never proclaimed himself as someone he is not.

"Besides how do you know that I reached him."

"That answer is simple," said Liam. "I've been standing outside the door the past ten minutes."

"You. . . you eavesdropped?"

"Is it so bad a crime to eavesdrop?" Liam said, pulling closer to him. "Is it as bad as agreeing to meet with him?"

"Liam, I —"

"No., Jake, you deserve better. And that better is not just him. Kaiden is not any good for you."

"And how would you know that?"

"Oh, trust that I would know. You don't have to do this. Please. . . don't visit him. I know you are eager to hear his own side. But, consider if you hurt yourself more."

"I won't and it is just a simple talk."

"It isn't … "

. . .