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

Chapter 363

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Out of nowhere, Lena blurted, "If you'd been this smooth earlier, Jace wouldn't have run off."

It felt like she'd lost her mind for a second, because bringing up an ex in front of your current boyfriend? Major no-no.

I stiffened for a second, but I knew Lena wasn't trying to hurt me. She wasn't clueless either. One glance at her and I caught the mischievous wink she sent my way.

I got it-she was testing Hayden. She wanted to see how he'd react to hearing about Jace. Classic Lena, always pushing boundaries.

Most guys would flinch at the mention of an ex, especially in front of their girlfriend. But I wondered, How far is she gonna take this? What if she pushed too hard, and Hayden just decided to peace out?

I risked a glance at him. His expression didn't change. No flicker of annoyance, no comment, nothing.

Lena wasn't about to let it go. "Right, Hayden? Don't you think?"

I wanted to melt into the floor.

But Hayden just replied, "Kiki only gets clingy with me."

of sweetness filled the air, and just like that, Hayden nailed the

clicked her tongue. "You might look like a total science geek, but who knew you had such a

chemistry are always unique," Hayden said casually. "It depends on how the particles combine." Trust Hayden to turn love into a science lesson. He was basically saying his romantic side only existed because

was one of the best things

you know, you should probably thank Tanya," Lena teased, giving me

at. "You're right. If

my head against

eat much, or this

you a free lesson. Pay

were still laughing as we reached the hospital's main entrance. But just as we were about to

toward another entrance, and for a second, I almost called out to him. But before I could, ho

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strange, like we were complete strangers now. A heavy feeling crept in, and it hit me

Johnston family was fading.

connection with the

up my test results. Thankfully, everything

my random

just from

Hayden and I went to check on Yuna. She

I casually switched topics. "Hey,