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.

better than

just giving me

are different spots, all marked," I said, sounding like a total tour guide.

on me for a second before shifting to Hayden. "Where are you guys watching from?" Was he seriously hinting

could he not feel

he feel awkward? "Keira and I are just doing a general walkthrough first. Plus..." Hayden paused, shooting me

but

was that supposed to

care. "Do whatever you want. Please excuse us," he said, not giving Jace

we passed Jace, I couldn't help but notice the

me know if you spot anything weird," Hayden murmured

be any issues. If there were, he wouldn't have brought me here

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insanely

on the other hand, seemed

I started to

believe Jace had given up and left us alone. But as Hayden

following us the

that seemed like it was enough to make Jace