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

turned to Matthew. He was leaning on Lindey, looking pale and clearly not

"What happened to Matthew?"

started, but Matthew cut her off. "Just high blood pressure,

gave him a look that screamed liar, but didn't press

something, just like I had my own 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

we're good," I said with

uncomfortably until Hayden stepped up, smoothing things over. "Mr. Johnston, how about we accompany you to see the

one that

off quickly. "No need, no

"Rea, come see Matthew again when you're

Hayden and I

polite

gone far when I heard Lindey sigh. "She has really

nonsense. You overthink

throat. Hayden must've noticed, because he squeezed my hand a little tighter,

with Yuna as she went through pre-surgery

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

lie from earlier-about who we were visiting-was out in the open. But

foster parents," I said, giving Matthew and Lindey a whole new identity