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

Chapter 205

Sometimes, girls put in effort to look good for someone they care about. At that moment, I realized I cared about Hayden.

After washing my hands, I stepped out of the bathroom. Sure enough, Hayden came over, ready to help.

I brushed it off, trying to seem chill. "I'm good."

He didn't push, just followed me to the table. Along with the risotto, spinach, and chicken breast he'd mentioned, there were a few more sides and a fruit platter that made the whole spread look even more tempting. "Your sister must be really lucky," I said. It was my way of acknowledging his effort.

He didn't respond, and I remembered his sister's heart condition. A random thought popped into my head. "Where's your family from? Where does your sister live?" Hayden glanced at me, staying quiet.

I grinned, biting my spoon. "What, are you afraid I'm gonna hunt her down?"

"Pencetown. It's near Chiverton," he finally answered, offering more than I expected.

I nodded. "I got some unexpected time off. My boss decided I needed a break."

"Oh." His tone was flat.

calm-I'd rarely seen

sense, though. Military guys were always a little different

musing aloud. "Why do you think my boss is being so nice to me? I've barely started, and I

to remember how Jace, using a fake identity, tried to land a business deal, only to get shut down by the mysterious

potential, even if he was trying to hide it. There was money to be made, but my boss

secret. "You think my boss is into me? I mean, it'd explain

of risotto

off. "Hmm?" Acting

"You have

laughed. Was that his idea of a

into me because of my... 'potential' too?"

jaw tightened briefly. "It's part of it,

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how he'd said he wanted to

didn't say anything, then glanced at my bowl.