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

Chapter 206

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That evening, I left home. Hayden wasn't around-his windows were completely dark.

By the time Wayne called, I was already at the train station, sitting in the waiting room.

I decided against flying. Took the high-speed rail instead. Sure, it was a couple hours longer, but I liked the idea of staying grounded. It felt safer.

"Rea, your car's fixed. Where are you? I can drop it off," Wayne's voice came through, warm as always.

I glanced around the station-people were either glued to their phones or zoned out. "Just leave it at the shop. I'll pick it up later."

There was a pause. I could feel his concern before he spoke again. "The mechanic said your car was tampered with."

My stomach dropped, even though I knew it already-it was me who arranged the whole thing.

"Seriously?" I faked surprise.

recently?" Wayne asked, sounding

bit my lip, trying to think fast, but Wayne jumped in before I could. "Whoever did it wasn't trying to hurt you. They just wanted to mess with you a bit. Lucky it broke down at home. Could've been worse if it happened on the road." That

was another pause before he asked, "Are you out somewhere? Sounds kinda

I said, keeping it

the hint.

hung up. I let out a long

seeing all these videos about simplifying life, and one thing really stuck with me: cutting

weight. The

letting her know I was heading out of

first time, I

attention. Love needs time to grow. Back then, I teased her for being like

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destination was Pencetown, this tiny spot

trip-more of a spur-of-the-moment thing. I wanted

and I wasn't about to dive in

was crazy late. Instead of crashing at