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

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 me off

he asked, "Are you out

said, keeping it

on the hint. "Take

that, he hung up. I let out

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

you can feel like a heavy weight. The more they care, the

shot Lena a text letting her know I

the first

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 an ostrich, hiding from life. But now, I kind

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Chapter 206

Chiverton. My real destination was Pencetown, this tiny spot just outside Chiverton

spur-of-the-moment thing. I wanted to learn more about

I wasn't about to dive in headfirst without knowing what I was getting into. This time,

crashing at Macy's