Hayden watched his sister's innocent little face, then shattered her fantasy.

"A dirtbag is called a dirtbag because he can love multiple women at once. Don't be fooled by Elliot Foster."

Layla felt a little disappointed.

She did not dare tell her brother that, even though Elliot was a dirtbag, she could not help but feel drawn to him.

…

After dinner, Avery called Hayden to her room for a private conversation.

"Do you know what I want to talk to you about, Hayden?"

Hayden hung his head an