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

Chapter

42

It was the bluntest thing I'd ever said.

Hayden looked slightly stunned, then replied in a super chill tone, "You're overthinking it.

I did not say anything.

He turned around and started cutting the watermelon, arranging each piece on the plate like little soldiers ready for inspection.

Looking at the perfectly cut watermelon, I suddenly felt this weird urge to snoop around his room. "Why aren't you eating? Just staring at it won't help," Macy teased as she walked over. Macy was such a character-hands on hips when scolding, but super caring and gentle when she showed concern. She could crack a dirty joke like nobody's business.

"I was waiting for you. You really stood up for me earlier," I said playfully, handing her the biggest piece of watermelon.

Macy didn't hesitate. She took a bite and said, "Sweet, but I can't have too much. My blood sugar's high."

I started on my piece, but Hayden went back to his room and stayed there.

to ask if he was going to eat, but he moved so

this way because he's got a thing for you. 'Acting

but his massage had worked wonders. After a good night's sleep, my

morning, the place was eerily quiet, like

and was immediately met

a few seconds, and

outfit and felt my face heat

out cheerfully,

and came back out, Hayden was gone. I looked toward his room. "Why didn't

nudging

her eyebrows, and I knew exactly what she meant, but it

your

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"What did you say? Dirty thoughts? Have I been too nice to you these past few days that you

Even at

think there's a chance between you and Hayden?" Macy asked,