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.

stopped, Hayden did the most ridiculous thing. He scooped me up, right there in the middle of a crowded hospital. Like, full-on bridal carry. People were

And the more I struggled, the more people looked, so I gave up and hid my face in his chest. Maybe if I couldn't see them, they couldn't see me, right? Instead

room

pads ready. And then-because my life

know some girls might find it sweet, but I was

totally wiped because she slept through everything, like, deep sleep.

pain?" Hayden asked, sounding way too familiar with period stuff

my head. "No,

realized my period was coming-it showed

my hands around the warm water he'd given me, thinking

said,

him a wry smile. "I know you like to spoil me, but you can't

the baby was the right move. No matter what

nudged his leg with mine, flashing a grin. "You really were

as he swallowed, suddenly tense.

what he meant, and I