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 down

handed her a tissue. "Mom, you're going

tissue and dabbed at her eyes. "Rea, let's go home and

filled me in. "My mom tried calling you, but 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

had a feeling this

You probably haven't had breakfast yet. We can talk while we

"I don't have

gently, and after a moment,

Wayne. "Why don't you take Demi to the amusement park? I'll stay here and talk with your mom, then I'll

Lindey, then back at me, nodding. "Thank

order breakfast for her, but I insisted and got her usual favorites. "Rea, I

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at my hands.

raising him better. He's made so many mistakes and hurt you in the process," Lindey continued, shaking her head as if the guilt was too much to bear. I bit my lip. "Lindey, this isn't your fault. Jace made his own

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