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

Chapter 157

Chapter 157

"I figured if you were in a hurry, you'd come looking for me, so I left it open for you," Hayden replied like it was no big deal.

And yet, like an idiot, I asked, "So you came out like that on purpose?"

His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. "No, I heard my phone ringing and came out to grab it. I didn't expect... well, the timing... Yeah, just perfect timing.

At least he had a great body, so it wasn't the worst thing to catch a glimpse.

On the way to the Johnston residence, Hayden stayed quiet.

I figured he was probably nervous. "When we get to the Johnstons', all you have to do is say hello. I'll take care of any awkward questions." "Okay," he nodded.

"And if Jace is there and tries to be a jerk or make things hard for you, don't hold back," I added.

"Got it."

"Oh, and one more thing-we should get our story straight. We'll say we met in Chiverton, and, um," I paused, feeling my face heat up, "you're interested in me... so you followed me here." "I don't think I'll have any trouble with that."

not quite catching what he meant at first, but it quickly dawned

grew. The air felt tense, and my nerves crept

than I realized, because when the car in front of me slammed on its brakes out of nowhere, I nearly rear-ended

hand shot out, grabbing the steering wheel and jerking it to the side, turning the car into a sharp 45-degree angle, narrowly avoiding the

a stop, I was still frozen in

quick, it almost didn't

drive. A car accident's not the worst thing, but what if you get hurt?" Hayden scolded lightly,

for three years, but right then, I

rush. Out of curiosity, I

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glanced over at him, intrigued. "Then what did you

*Special forces."

get the gist-special forces guys were the ones who

Yeah, he definitely looked

unshakable toughness about him, something you didn't see in most guys

How come you didn't become a SWAT officer or something?" I couldn't help it-I was extra curious about him

didn't answer right away, and then Demi's words popped into