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

Chapter 231

The phone, which had been blowing up, went quiet all of a sudden.

For a second, the only things we could hear were the sizzle from the stove and our own hearts racing.

We were so close that our breaths mixed, and I caught a flash of something intense in Hayden's eyes...

I just knew this was leading up to something huge.

Knock, knock!

A knock on the door shattered the moment, followed by Mrs. Lowrey's voice. "Hayden, my water's barely trickling. Can you come take a look?"

Hayden jumped back, and I used the chance to make a beeline for the couch, practically diving onto it.

A second later, Hayden walked out of the kitchen and over to the door. "Sure, I'll check it out."

"Thank you," she said, peeking inside and spotting me. She gave me a polite smile. "Keira, mind if I borrow your boyfriend for a bit?"

Hét out a small laugh.

"He's all yours," I teased. "Just don't forget to return him in one piece.

"Will do," she said, leading Hayden

my watermelon juice before retreating to

back to get me, a good half hour

passed.

faded. I tried to break the ice. "What was wrong with Mrs.

rumors about the building being torn down

"Yeah."

renting." I added, remembering how he'd mentioned his plans to

you?" Hayden asked.

""Not sure y

about my plan to buy a

at me for a moment longer, but didn't push

usual. I had this weird feeling that if Hayden ever disappeared from my life, I'd probably never enjoy food

headed

coming?" I asked when I realized

+25 BONUS

Chapter 231

"No need," Hayden said.

you're really just cutting

leading me deeper inside. The lights around

said, "Lighting looks perfect now, but we'll