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

Chapter 74

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Medicine really is a lifesaver.

After using the spray, the burning in my mouth finally eased up. By lunchtime, even drinking water wasn't torture anymore. But still, I wasn't about to risk eating anything solid. Salt and spices? Yeah, no way. "Keira, how about we stick to porridge, maybe some eggs or a salad on the side?" Demi suggested, trying to keep things simple for me.

I knew how much she loved her meat. "I'll just have porridge. You can get whatever sides you want."

Demi was about to respond when Hayden strolled over "Mind if I join you for lunch?" he asked.

Hearing a guy like him ask to "join us for lunch felt so weird

I was on the verge of turning him down-I was still feeling a little awkward after he helped me with the spray earlier. He didn't seem fazed, but I sure was.

Before I could say anything, though, Demi-ever the fangirl-nodded eagerly. "Of course, Mr. Hart. What would you like to eat?"

III..." Hayden glanced at me and continued, "have what

Kay is having-porridge."

Demi's eyes practically popped out. "Just porridge? No sides?"

"Something light is fine, low salt, low oil," Hayden replied, pointing to his mouth. "I haven't been drinking much water lately either."

Fair point.

muttered to herself, "Seems like I'm the only

three bowls of quinoa porridge, a

bit too little food? Will it be

enough," Hayden replied

I'd noticed he was

Mr. Hart's build. He doesn't seem

wasn't in the mood for chit-chat, so

but think back to the time I saw Hayden washing his hair in a tank

to see for myself," Demi remarked,

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Chapter 74

are made. Why don't you go ask him

"Keira!" Demi blushed.

thought that would shut her up, but nope, she

choked on

so hands-on with you," Demi teased, mimicking Hayden's

swatted her hand away. "Do you want to lose

Demi countered, making her

with Mr. Hart? It might even get under Mr. Johnston's skin, show him you've

"I thought you had a