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

Chapter 45

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Demi had taken the video from the highest point. Through it, I saw the amusement park all lit up. It didn't look too bad, but the base color of the lights was completely different from the design plan.

Originally, the lights were supposed to be a gradient of blue, like the ocean at night turning into dawn. Now, it was just a solid blue-a deep, heavy blue.

Sure, the color was rich, but it lacked soul.

"Demi, this is the overall view. Any idea if it's a construction issue or a problem with the lighting supplier?" I asked. "Have you talked to both parties? What did they say?"

"The construction team insists they followed the specs, and the manufacturer says the lights meet our requirements. No one's admitting fault, so I'm totally clueless about where the problem is," Demi said, clearly frustrated. "Keira, please come back. I can't handle this alone, and I know you don't want this kind of mess for

you've put so much effort into, Demi pleaded again.

the amusement pa

I agreed this time without

I booked a flight. Not long after, Demi sent me some detailed aerial footage, and it was clear the problems were

morning. I packed my bags

you're up so early. Yoga again?" Macy

yoga in the

I'm leaving." I said, walking

"But you said you'd

problem with a project at my company that I need to handle. Once it's sorted out, I might come back to visit you," I said, though I

leaving Jace's company, but I still

eventually. Except for me, who can't go anywhere," she said,

sparked in my mind. "Why

want to take me

with a smile, genuinely excited at the thought Over the past few days, she'd started feeling like a grandma to

shook her head. "I can't go. I'm too old, my legs are weak, and I'd only slow you "You wouldn't be a burden, Macy. Please, just for a few days,"

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me a soft look. "Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm staying here. If you ever