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."

what he meant at first,

say, and the silence between us grew. The air felt tense, and my nerves crept up as I kept

car in front of

it to the side, turning the car into a sharp

time we came to a stop, I was still frozen in

were so quick,

but what if you get hurt?" Hayden scolded lightly,

but right

my pulse finally calming down after the adrenaline rush. Out of curiosity, I asked, "Your driving skills

+25 BONUS

Chapter 157

him, intrigued.

*Special forces."

get the gist-special forces guys were

Yeah, he definitely looked ridiculously

him, something you didn't see in

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

answer right away, and then