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

Chapter 158

Chapter

158

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

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

the car and walked over to me. She was definitely curious, so I linked

than I had, and she was close with Lindey. So, yeah, I had to keep up the act, even in front of

her a polite nod.

replied, but her expression

house, I was still considered Jace's fiancée. So, me showing up with another guy? It was bound to stir things up. Isabel wasn't the only one-I'd have to deal with Matthew and Lindey

Hayden on my arm, we walked past Isabel

people, but you can't even keep your two sons in line. One's more rebellious than the other." Typical. I could

Lindey's voice spiked with frustration. "Are

share of arguments. Today, though, Lindey seemed genuinely upset, and I couldn't help but wonder what

you'll just nag me

all the same-no gratitude. I gave you children, and now I'm old and worn out, and you find me annoying.

+25 BONUS

saw them-Matthew sitting in a chair with Lindey on his lap,

their age. Most people would