"I…" Aiden began to reply, but memories flooded his mind.
Aiden had never lived in another country for long periods; California was home. He had traveled to a few countries but never stayed long enough to call them home. Especially with a stalker like Lily.
Lily and Aiden had been childhood friends, attending the same schools until they parted ways in senior high school. She knew him inside and out.
"Did I say I lived there?" he asked, trying to twist his words.
"Well… based on what you said, it seemed like you did," Lily replied, her voice faltering. It was clear she was beginning to doubt her reasons for asking. "You mentioned feeling homesick, like you'd lived there for a while… even though you only traveled there for a few weeks. I know you quite well."
Mia jumped in, her tone sharp. "You don't need to show off how close you two were."