Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter

33

But lying on that hard bed, my mind was a chaotic mess, with no trace of sleepiness.

Eventually, I picked up my phone and opened my messaging app. There were messages from Demi and Gavin.

Demi: [Keira, today was insanely busy, but I finished all the tasks you assigned. Remember to give me some dragées as a reward tomorrow. Congrats on your wedding, and may you be happy forever.] I smirked at the message and didn't respond.

Gavin: [Ms. Kay, please don't take this the wrong way about Mr. Johnston. It's super important you guys don't have any issues, or it'll all be my fault.]

I didn't bother replying. Instead, I opened my social media, found a selfie of my shadow at an amusement park, and posted it with the caption: [Happy vacation!]

Afterwards, I purged my profile of anything related to Jace-a classic move after a breakup.

Since we weren't a thing anymore, it was best to clear out anything about us to avoid any bitterness and self-pity. By the time I finished, it was 3 a.m., my eyes strained. I tossed my phone aside and closed them. Then, I heard footsteps outside, passing my door and fading as a door opened and closed nearby.

I knew it was Hayden coming back.

woke up early due to the

I couldn't bring myself to open them, so despite being awake, I remained

bed.

earlier tonight? I'd like to invite you and Keira for dinner," Macy's words brought a smile to my face even in my drowsy

wanting to

it felt nice, giving me a

two go ahead." Hayden's voice was as gruff

a masochistic streak,' I grumbled inwardly. After two encounters, he

Hayden left, I rolled out of bed, still in my pajamas. Lazily, I pushed open the door. The courtyard was bathed in sunlight filtering through the ginkgo leaves, casting a golden, dappled effect. "You're up. I just cooked some sweet potatoes. Want some?" Macy held out

simple, homey food and

she said, already seated at the table under the

like I was seeing my parents and

+15 BONUS

was actually born here," I said as I ate, sharing my parents'

excited. "You're Alan's child? What

wave of emotion. "I was afraid you'd have other thoughts and wouldn't let me stay, or