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.

Zetino, the housemaid, spotted me as soon as I parked. She gave me this big smile and waved." Rea, you're back! I'll

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

me. She was definitely curious, so I linked my arm

than I had, and she was close with Lindey. So, yeah, I

her a polite

replied, but her expression said it

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

arm, we walked past Isabel

lecture mode. "You're the chairman, managing thousands of people, but you can't even keep your two sons in line. One's more rebellious than the other." Typical. I could imagine Matthew just sitting there, probably scrolling through

frustration. "Are

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

you'll just nag me

I gave you children, and now I'm old and worn out, and you find

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in a chair with Lindey on his lap, her hands half-heartedly

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