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

Chapter 340

Chapter 340

I couldn't believe it-I was actually having a nosebleed. Seriously, who does that?

I'd only seen it happen in movies or cartoons, always thinking it was some over-the-top gag. Never thought it'd be me standing there, blood running down my face like a total weirdo. "Kiki, you're bleeding!" Hayden's eyes went wide as he reached for my face.

But nope, I beat him to it. Pinched my nose, head back. "I'm fine, just... overheated." I tried to sound cool, but I could feel my cheeks burning. So much for that.

"Not enough water?" he asked, his voice full of concern.

"Yeah... sure." Dehydration sounded v

tter than admitting the real reason.

He fished some tissues out of his pocket and handed them over: "You've been running around too much. I should've noticed you weren't drinking enough water." Ugh, there he goes again-blaming himself.

To be fair, maybe he should have noticed. Not that dehydration caused this whole thing, but still... it was definitely his fault.

the bleeding stopped, Hayden did the most ridiculous thing. He scooped me up, right there in the middle of a crowded

in his chest. Maybe if I couldn't see them, they couldn't see me, right? Instead of taking me to Lena's break room like I thought, he

room

pads ready. And then-because my life clearly needed more cringe- Hayden actually went out

it sweet,

wiped because she slept through everything, like, deep sleep. We didn't even come

you in pain?" Hayden asked, sounding way

shook my head. "No, I'm

even realized my period was coming-it showed up two

the warm water

he said, not

wry smile. "I know you like to spoil me, but

Stopping her from hurting the baby was the right move. No matter

nudged his leg with mine, flashing a

bobbed as he swallowed, suddenly tense. "Don't tempt

exactly what he meant, and