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

Chapter 167 Chapter 167

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I didn't even bother asking who she was. With that tight dress and way too much makeup, it was obvious she wasn't his real girlfriend-just some fling for the night.

Once Steve was gone, I glanced back at my coffee jelly, only to realize Hayden had eaten the rest.

"Let's grab something else," Hayden said, not the least bit apologetic.

I clenched my jaw. "Sure, whatever."

He dragged me over to a food truck selling some kind of soup, and this time, he ordered two bowls. At least he didn't steal from mine again-probably because it was not cold food.

So, it wasn't even about him liking the coffee jelly. He just didn't want me to eat too much of it..

This guy could be so annoying, but I had to admit-he was weirdly thoughtful.

After we finished the soup, we kept walking, passing stalls selling vintage clothes, handmade crafts, and potted plants.

At some point, I ended up grabbing two flower pots for Hayden, "Your place is seriously dead. Thought these might liven it up a bit."

"Oh, so you think I'm not lively enough?"

"Fine, fine. Maybe the flowers will just add a little fragrance to your space. Who knows, could even help with your love life," I teased.

was about to say something flirty. I immediately threw my hand up. "Don't. Just

like

was almost midnight, but the streets were still buzzing with energy. Knowing he had work in the morning, I finally said, "We should probably

don't wanna walk around a

I'm getting tired," I said, throwing in a fake

was unusually quiet. I didn't really notice, though-I was too distracted

spotted a stall with these cute floral headpieces. Feeling silly, I grabbed one and popped it

turned around to see Hayden staring, looking a little...

a slow nod and, after a

closer. "You don't look nice.

all over his forehead. Like, a lot. My heart skipped

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his wrist. "Hayden, are

stomach's acting up a bit," he

coffee jelly. "It's

right away, so I tightened my grip

frustration bubble up. "How long has it

"Since we started walking..."

I saw his face-pale and sweaty - I stopped myself. Instead, I grabbed his arm. "Alright, we're going to the hospital.

Hayden didn't move. Instead, he gently pulled me back, then casually

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