Chapter 273

Seeing that intense look on his face, I took a good look at him. Mature, confident, and yeah, pretty handsome.

Guys his age had that whole grown-up vibe going on. Way more appealing than, like, Brad.

Older guys were totally in right now.

It was all over social media-women of all ages, whether they were single, married, or even young girls, were into mature men like Hayden.

But him getting all worked up over the 'old man' thing? Clearly, he didn't get that his age was kind of a flex.

I stepped closer. "The truth? You're in your thirties. So yeah, you're not exactly young, especially compared to that kid from earlier who's barely eighteen. So it's not weird for him to call you 'old man' and-"

"You really think I'm old?" Hayden cut me off before I could finish.

He looked tense and genuinely upset.

Wow, I never thought he'd be this sensitive about his age.

I tried to clarify, "I just meant you're not, like, young young, but I didn't-"

Didn't get to finish before he cut me off again. "Anyone else can call me old, but not you."

I was speechless.

laughing. "Are you really worried I'm gonna think you're old? Or

sat there sulking. It was

mature vibe. Otherwise, why would I have turned down that kid earlier? He's all young and full of potential, right?" Still nothing from him, so I gave his

then: older guys could be so much harder to handle

"sorry" was usually enough to smooth

was being stubborn, like a little kid who wouldn't budge. Clearly, I had to try something more drastic. So, I stood on my tiptoes and kissed him "Happy

back before I felt a strong arm around my waist, pulling me back against

tight, moving together like we were made for each other. My heart raced.

you the one who said we should keep things professional at work? So why are you getting

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His words...

really knew how to twist

realized how sneaky he was. He'd act all innocent and clueless around me, but the way he

fool to lure me in. But what could I say when I was the one already

frustrated sigh. "Stop

it, so I turned and

he called out

outside, I nearly ran into Ron. He grinned at

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