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

Chapter 75

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I decided to shut down Demi's persistent matchmaking with a blunt statement. "I'm all about the money.

If he doesn't have it, even if he's drop-dead gorgeous, it's pointless.

As soon as the words left my mouth, I caught Hayden glancing over.

Perfect. He heard me.

I didn't dodge his gaze. There was zero chance between us anyway, so it was better if he got the message loud and clear.

I wasn't clueless. His casual touches, and even spraying the ulcer relief spray on me today-those small gestures made it obvious he had feelings for me.

"Keira, you're so shallow. Too shallow," Demi huffed, clearly annoyed.

I didn't bother responding or looking at Hayden.

Demi's phone rang, and after a quick glance at the screen, she said, "It's Mr. Lawson."

Gavin?!

"Yes... I'm in the family area of Section A at the amusem..it park. Do you need something? Okay, see you soon," Demi finished the call and shot me a look. "Mr. Lawson says he's coming to see you."

it could be about. Maybe it had something

this morning to leave

showed up not long after, carrying a food jar. "Ms. Kay, Mrs. Johnston asked me

Lindey made it?

was overheating. This had to be Jace's doing. If it was just Jace, I would've told Gavin to take it back. But since Lindey made it, I couldn't say no. "Thanks, I appreciate it," I said, taking the food jar

"Ms. Kay, I-

keep beating yourself up over it, that's on you," I said,

get the hint and finally said, "Ms. Kay, make sure to drink the soup. It's really good

figured out, chimed in, "Keira, that soup was definitely

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didn't already know

let you go. He still wants to keep you as a

smile. Did Jace really think he could

decided to start with the soup. I turned to

need," he declined,

push it and began sharing the chilled cucumber

bowl when she nudged me

to her drama by now, but I still glanced in

And there he was-Wayne.

like a sunny spring day. "Soup

his hand. "My mom made gnocchi with your favorite cumin and ground beef

blurted out, clearly