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."

be about. Maybe it had

morning to leave me alone, so it probably wasn't

not long after, carrying a food jar. "Ms. Kay, Mrs. Johnston asked me to bring you some cold cucumber

Lindey made 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 from him, Gavin didn't leave right away, like he had something else on his mind. Knowing he probably felt guilty about taking me to Splendor Heights, I decided to put him at ease. "Mr.

"Ms. Kay, I-

your fault. If you keep beating yourself up over it, that's on you," I

make sure to drink the soup. It's really good for

had everything figured out, chimed in, "Keira, that soup was definitely sent by

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didn't

want to let you go. He still wants to

smile. Did Jace really think he could

yet, so I decided to start with the soup. I

declined,

didn't push it and began sharing the chilled

bowl when she nudged me again. "Keira, Keira, another

drama by now, but

And there he was-Wayne.

at me, his grin warm and easy, like a sunny spring

he spoke, I noticed the lunch box in his hand. "My mom made gnocchi with your favorite cumin

out, clearly not connecting the dots before her mouth ran off.