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

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Chapter 142

Sometimes, you just had to cut through the mess before it swallowed you whole.

I really hoped Hayden could be the one to finally sever my ties with Jace for good.

After hanging up on Gavin, I got back to tidying up my apartment, trying to distract myself. The pink blanket Hayden had used last night was folded neatly on the bed.

I couldn't help but laugh as I pictured him wrapped up in that pink blanket.

Life was going to throw a bunch of challenges our way, but these little random moments of happiness? They made everything worth it.

Even though Gavin's news should've made me anxious, I weirdly felt calm. I was actually ready to wait for the call from my new job, even if it was to let me go.

But I cleaned my tiny apartment, made sure every corner was spotless, and even took care of the plants on the balcony-still, my phone stayed completely silent.

Finally, I brewed some tea and curled up in the rocking chair on the balcony with a book. That's when I

heard voices from outside.

saw a few guys delivering furniture, with a couple

Ms. Brown rolled up

the furniture for the new

stalked me after our blind date, I

sketchy situation again, I could just knock on

went back to my book and

opened it, there was Ms. Brown, looking all

not being able to help with

smiled, "It's

the hall, noticing the

this morning, saying he wanted to move in today and asked me to have everything ready." I nodded, keeping it casual.

like a good guy, so you don't have to worry. I already told him that if he's living here, he needs to be friendly with

Chapter 142

I'll do my best to get along

a mop I could borrow? I was in such a rush that I forgot to bring one. I just want to clean up a bit before handing over the

to fetch the mop. But by the time I came back out, Ms. Brown had gone back to her apartment, probably to take a

hall with the mop in hand. The room was pretty simple-freshly painted white walls, just a bed, a computer desk,

all, except for the bed. He insisted on getting a new bed and bookshelf. Look at that bed!

say much, just took a quick look around. When I saw Ms. Brown was about to start mopping, I made