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

how he knew that, until I noticed him standing by the wall where all our family

like you did as a kid, he said, almost like he was stating

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 at

were an excellent student," Hayden said, glancing at the awards-each one for being top of the class, a model student, or some

back, not even pretending

turned to me, his gaze steady.

a moment before

every way.

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

"You've been working hard today. How about I treat you to a meal? Then we can check out some

owe him

thought, then added, "But I need to wash my face first. Got

towel?"

him and realized his face and clothes

grab you a change of clothes, offered, thinking about

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