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

Chapter 41

Not too long ago, Jace had also given me a foot massage. It felt sweet then, but it didn't even come close to what I was feeling now.

I couldn't figure out why. Maybe it was Hayden's technique.

As Hayden was finishing up, I heard Macy shouting outside, "Listen up, everyone! If anyone tries to mess with my tenants, don't blame me for getting nasty! I'll make your whole family regret it..." "What's going on?" I asked quietly.

Hayden took my foot off his knee and placed it on another stone bench. As he stood up, I noticed his face was a bit red.

I thought he was just hot, but his next words told me otherwise.

He said, "From now on, don't wear skirts around here!"

I looked down at my skirt, a royal blue silk one that clung to my body and had a slit up the side. Sitting the way I was, the slit had ridden up, exposing my thigh. When he was massaging my foot, he must have seen something. My face turned slightly red, but I wasn't about to lose my cool. I feigned indifference. "Why? Does my skirt bother you?"

Hayden's Adam's apple bobbed quickly. Then he strode out of the yard. Not long after, Macy's yelling stopped.

to the door and saw Hayden standing

the cops, you'll be held legally responsible," Hayden said, pointing to a puddle of oil on the

where I had

my fall wasn't an accident,'

I did it? Did you

I

chimed in, "I asked around. Someone saw you pouring the oil

Hayden, but her words were sharp. "Who asked her

knew how to throw accusations at

Hayden defending me, I felt like I had to do something too. So, I hopped over, using the wall for support. When I got there, I didn't shout or argue. I simply took Hayden's

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realize how great a guy Hayden

firm, springy muscles. "Let's go. You can cut the

voice was so sweet it gave me goosebumps. I'd never been like this before, at

his eyes darkened, and before knew it, he scooped

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