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

Chapter 332

And it seemed like they'd been watching for a while.

Which meant they'd seen all the little affectionate moments between Hayden and me, Great.

I wasn't sure if I was imagining things, but their expressions didn't seem all that pleasant.

Since we'd run right into them, avoiding a greeting wasn't an option.

Hayden and I walked over, saying hello to Lindey, Matthew, and Wayne.

Lindey was the first to smile. "Rea. Hayden, what are you two doing here?"

I glanced at Hayden. "We're visiting a friend."

I left it vague, not mentioning Yuna. Hayden was big on protecting his sister's privacy, and I knew if Matthew or Lindey found out she the hospital, they'd want to visit. Explaining that to Yuna would

under wraps.

get complicated fast. Best to keep

on Lindey, looking pale and clearly not

"What happened to Matthew?"

her off. "Just high

a look that

reasons for keeping distance lately. We weren't as close as we used to be. I couldn't help but remember how, in the past, even the smallest cold or cough had Matthew texting me first, asking for help. "Rea, anything you need help with?"

I said

until Hayden stepped up, smoothing things over. "Mr. Johnston, how about we

was a thoughtful offer, one that made me look

"No need, no need. You two go handle

come see Matthew again when you're

and I will

Matthew and Lindey a polite nod, and we left,

far when I heard Lindey sigh. "She has really grown distant

nonsense. You overthink everything." Matthew

lump forming in my throat. Hayden must've noticed, because he squeezed my hand a little tighter, silently reassuring

day with Yuna as she went through pre-surgery exams. A heart donor had

+25 BONUS

and though the tests were exhausting, Yuna was practically glowing, like she'd been set free. Her mood was contagious-Hayden and I couldn't help

because fate's a comedian, we ran into Matthew again while Yuna was getting her heart checked. Naturally, my little white lie from earlier-about who we were visiting-was out in the open. But no one really

I said, giving Matthew and Lindey a whole