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.

hand, and tears immediately started streaming

quickly handed her a tissue. "Mom, you're going to freak Rea out like this. Just say what you need to say-no need for

took the tissue and dabbed at her eyes. "Rea,

she couldn't get through. You didn't respond to her messages either. She was so worried she didn't sleep at all last night and insisted I bring her to find you this morning. She already knows

a feeling this was

yet. We can

"I don't

just talk," I insisted gently, and after a moment, she

park? I'll

at Lindey, then back at me, nodding.

back into the restaurant. She tried to refuse 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

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at my hands.

mistakes and hurt you in the process," Lindey continued, shaking her head as if the guilt was

in coming to see me, but I had a feeling she

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