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.

driven it recently?" Wayne

"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 let

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

said,

the

he hung up. I

life, and one thing really stuck with me: cutting out unnecessary social obligations. Now I

weight. The more they care, the harder it is

shot Lena a text letting her know I was heading

doctor didn't respond. And for the first time, I kind of understood why Lena never

her once saying no one would want to date someone who barely had time to answer a text. Even if something did start, it wouldn't last. You can't build a relationship on scraps of attention. Love needs time to grow. Back then, I teased her for being like

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Chapter 206

train out to Chiverton. My real destination was Pencetown, this tiny spot just outside Chiverton where Hayden's sister

I wanted to learn more about Hayden, figure him out a

I wasn't about to dive in headfirst

it was crazy late. Instead of crashing at Macy's