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

Chapter 232

Jace was here. I hadn't expected that.

But it made sense. Tonight was the big lighting test, and as the owner of the amusement park, of course he'd want to check it out.

Our Pe

eyes met, and Jace started walking over.

Hayden's hand slipped around mine, warm and steady

Gotta give him credit-when it came to pretending to be my boyfriend, he didn't hold back. The second Jace showed up, Hayden's protective vibe kicked in like it was second nature.

Jace's eyes darted to our joined hands, but he didn't look fazed. "What time does it start?" he asked, his voice calm

Hayden and I knew what he meant-the lighting test.

"Ten minutes, Hayden answered.

"Where's the best spot to watch?" Jace asked, his tone still calm.

Hayden's grip on my hand tightened just a bit. I glanced at him, and he looked back like he was leaving it up to me.

place better than anyone. He didn't

just giving me the

a total tour guide.

before shifting to Hayden. "Where are you guys watching from?" Was he seriously

he not feel

are just doing a general walkthrough first. Plus..."

flickered in Jace's eyes, but all

What was that supposed to

had no clue, and Hayden didn't seem to care. "Do whatever you want. Please excuse us," he said, not giving

as we passed Jace, I

spot anything

be any issues. If there were,

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park, surrounded by glittering lights. It was insanely romantic, but I couldn't let

just act like he wasn't there or pretend he was some stranger. Hayden, on the other hand, seemed totally chill. He pointed out different lighting setups, explaining where there'd been wiring problems and which areas had bad bulbs,

I started

and left us alone. But as Hayden and I

been following us the whole

that seemed like it was enough to make Jace uncomfortable.