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

Chapter 365

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There was nothing wrong between Hayden and me-just the awkward feeling from his secret. But I couldn't dump that on Yuna. She was too delicate, and with her heart condition, she didn't need the extra stress.

"No, nothing's wrong," I reassured her with a smile. "You've seen how Hayden and I are. We're fine."

Yuna studied me with those wide, innocent eyes, and for a second, I had to look away. Her gaze was too pure, like it would expose the mess in my head.

I raised my hand in defense, laughing softly. "Seriously, nothing's wrong. If you don't believe me, you can grill Hayden when he's back."

"Keira," Yuna murmured, hugging my arm and resting her head on my shoulder. "If Hayden ever messes up, just hit him or yell at him-but don't leave him, okay?"

Her soft, pleading tone tugged at my heart. I rubbed my head against hers, affectionate. "Alright, I'll leave it to you to handle him."

Yuna nodded, all serious. "I'll always be on your side."

She was so afraid of me leaving Hayden. It hit me then how much she valued me-how much I meant to someone else.

be all alone. That'd

You're going to be just fine," I said quickly, trying to

could feel the fear behind her

her.

wanted to die-not Yuna, not Matthew. But life had thrown them both into battles they didn't deserve, and they had to keep

that topic, laughing and chatting until my phone buzzed with Lena's call. "Still with

""Yep. What's up"

box of strawberries. Come grab some for that little girl of yours to snack on," Lena replied. Even though she was a strict department head who always refused gifts, people still showered her with fruit, and she'd pass it along to others. "Sure, I'll swing by now," I said, glad for

handed me not just the strawberries but also cherries and blueberries.

I'd expected. I was

"Need some help?"

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saw Wade. Before I could even answer he had

I've got it," I insisted, even though

second, like he was hesitating. I saw his