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

Chapter 203

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The silence between Lindey and me was suffocating.

I was just about to come up with an excuse to end the call when Lindey's voice cut through, trembling with anger. "Matthew's like this because of that bitch. For that alone, I'll never forgive her."

She was practically spitting the words out. I had never heard Lindey sound so vicious before. It sent a chill down my spine, leaving me completely speechless.

"Rea," she said, "when you can, visit Matthew more often. You're the only one who can give him some peace."

Her words weighed heavy on me, but I agreed.

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After the call ended, I leaned back in my car seat, feeling completely drained, like something was crushing my chest, making it hard to breathe.

When I got home, I curled up on the couch, my mind racing, trying to piece everything together. Everything pointed to Thorsten. But the connection between him and Matthew-their business ties-and the fact that Thorsten's location was password-protected? That just made things feel even more suspicious.

nothing to hide, why go

spun, and the fear of facing the truth only grew. I couldn't stop overthinking it until my head started

the chaos in my mind. It was my go-to when

of cutting off my own air, I heard

first, I thought I imagined it. Then I

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the door. Even in broad daylight, there was always a chance of danger. Before unlocking it, I called

in my tracks. What was Hayden doing here?

opened the door, and there he was, looking effortlessly handsome in a black

doing here?" I asked, still a

hand on my forehead. The warmth of his palm against

grocery bag filled with fresh ingredients. The crisp Jeaves peeked out, and I could tell he'd just bought

lunch, I'm making creamy risotto. Side dish: boiled spinach and chicken breast. How's that sound?"

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"You can't

was

moving around the kitchen

favors, there was no point in pretending I didn't need the help. I leaned against the doorway, sipping my water as I watched him tie on an apron and get to work. "You've got time to come over today? Is the amusement park project done?" I