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

Chapter 158

Chapter

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I drove in silence, unsure of what to say.

I was scared that saying the wrong thing might hurt Hayden even more. But part of me couldn't stop thinking about my own parents and their crash.

Was it really just an accident? Or was there more to it?

Back then, I was too young to get what really happened. Matthew handled everything. Maybe he was the only one who actually knew all the details. I figured I could ask him when I saw him later.

Since I stayed quiet, Hayden didn't push it, and the rest of the ride was just... well, quiet.

As we pulled up to the Johnston residence, the auto gate recognized my car and slid open, letting us drive right into the courtyard.

gave me this big smile and waved." Rea, you're back!

back, shaking my head, "No need. I'll

he got out of the car and walked over to me. She was definitely curious, so I linked my arm with his and introduced him. "This is my

I had, and she was

gave her a polite

expression said it all-she wasn't

Jace's fiancée. So, me showing up with another guy? It was bound to stir things up. Isabel wasn't the

we walked past Isabel and headed toward

even reached the door when I heard Lindey's sharp voice cutting through the quiet. She was in full lecture mode. "You're the chairman, managing thousands of people, but you can't even keep your two sons

frustration. "Are you pretending to be

they were a loving couple, that didn't mean they didn't have their share of arguments. Today, though, Lindey seemed genuinely upset,

If I respond, you'll just

Typicall You men are all the same-no gratitude. I gave you children, and now I'm old and worn out, and you find me annoying. Matthew, you're such

+25 BONUS

into the main hall, we saw them-Matthew sitting in a chair with Lindey on his lap, her

to see that kind of affection, especially from a couple their age. Most people would settle into routines, and