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

Chapter 85

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My breath caught in my throat, and I couldn't move.

Hayden stayed put too, his eyes locked on mine.

We were staring straight into each other's eyes, totally frozen.

Neither of us budged-no stepping closer, no pulling away.

It was like I could feel our hearts racing together...

Until some old lady's voice outside shattered the moment: "That new tenant's boyfriend sure knows how to clean. Look at that staircase!"

Reality crashed down on me. I shoved Hayden away and bolted for the living room.

But once I got there, I just stood around, totally clueless about what to do next. My mind was a total

mess.

followed me, breaking the silence with a casual, "Is this your parents'

him standing by the wall where all our family photos were

lot like you did as a kid, he

wall was covered with my childhood awards and family portraits. In one of the photos, I had on this bright red scarf, my parents on either side of me, both smiling like they couldn't be prouder. But now, looking

one for being top of

still am," I shot back, not even pretending to be

me, his gaze steady.

a moment before adding,

every way.

way he looked at me made me squirm a little. This guy was way too direct-for real, both with what he said and how he

this was, I quickly changed the subject. "You've been working hard today. How about I treat you to a meal? Then we can check out some apartments." Funny how I'd gone from being

did owe him one, after

"But

towel?"

glanced at him and realized his face and clothes

I'll run out and grab you a change of clothes,

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