Chapter 900

"Never," Trystan answered, his tone firm and sure. "Ash might shut people out, throw tantrums, lash out, or curse, but he doesn't lie." Bethany raised an eyebrow. "So, you're saying Mateo lied?" "Has he ever lied to you?" Trystan asked. She shook her head. "Not that I know of." He gave a humorless laugh. "Well, from what I know, he has. And it wasn't that long ago." Bethany froze, her gaze fixed on him in shock. At that moment, he realized Mateo wasn't the right guy for her anymore. There was no way he'd give up Bethany and Elysia for someone like Mateo. Even Frank had gotten him all wrong. He decided to tell her the truth. "There's something you need to hear, Bethany." "What is it?" Bethany grew anxious. "Mateo got kicked out of his military unit." "What? Is it true?" Bethany's eyes widened in disbelief. Getting discharged from the military was no small thing. Trystan nodded, explaining, "I heard it straight from Frank, but he told me not to tell you about this and that Mat