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

Chapter 122

The awkwardness was thick, but honestly, it was probably better that he knew.

Hayden grabbed his phone, which he'd left on the table, and walked out. The second he was gone, Demi practically squealed, saying it was all over.

But I didn't give it much thought. I never intended to pursue anything with Hayden, so whether he was mad or misunderstood the situation didn't really bother me.

To me, Hayden was just a passing acquaintance. I had zero plans to get tangled up in another relationship. It wasn't like I was swearing off love because of one bad experience, but I just didn't have the emotional energy for it right now.

After breakfast, I planned to drop Demi off at work before heading to a job interview.

I'd only sent out my resume yesterday, so I was surprised when I got an interview invite this morning. The speed was unexpected, but hey, landing a job quickly sounded good to me.

But as I reached the parking lot, I noticed Wayne's car parked there. He stepped out and opened the back door, and out came Lindey.

They were here to see me.

"Hi, Lindey," I greeted her, walking over.

Lindey grabbed my hand, and tears immediately started streaming

stunned. I glanced at Wayne for help, and he quickly handed her a tissue. "Mom, you're going

dabbed at her eyes.

filled me in. "My mom tried calling you, but she couldn't get through. You didn't respond to her

had a feeling this was

sit down in the restaurant? You probably haven't had breakfast yet. We can

"I don't have an

gently, and after

take Demi to the amusement park? I'll stay here and talk with your

back

when I wanted to order breakfast for her, but I insisted and got her usual favorites. "Rea, I know what Jace did. You were right to hit him-he deserved it," Lindey said,

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at my hands.

her head as if the guilt

to see me, but I had a feeling she was here to play on my emotions, maybe even