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

Chapter 377

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Even though I knew he was right, and I was totally at fault, why did I feel so wronged crying like that? Hayden turned back and saw me in full meltdown mode. He sighed and pulled me into his arms. "It's my fault. I said something too harsh... I won't do that again The more he comforted me, the worse I felt.

I raised my hand and smacked his chest. "You're not wrong! Why are you blaming yourself? It's clearly my fault."

"No, you did nothing wrong. It's me... I let my stupid thoughts take over, and I wasn't satisfied, so I said something dumb," Hayden replied, taking all the blame like it was his job.

That only made me feel more guilty, so I kept hitting him-lightly, of course. But still, I kept at it. Finally, frustrated, I bit him.

"Ow, that hurts," Hayden whispered.

It was the first time I'd ever heard him admit pain.

I let go, staring at him through tear-filled eyes. He gently wiped away my tears. "You've bitten me now, so no more crying, okay? If your eyes get all swollen tomorrow, you won't look pretty." "It's your fault," I pouted, blaming him again.

"Mm, it's my fault," he repeated, still gently brushing away the tears.

But the truth? He wasn't at fault at all.

hugged him, my face buried in his chest. "I've been so spoiled by

nerve to scold you I deserve

lightly, and he pulled

only lasted, like, five minutes. After all the crying and fussing, there was still a bit of

easy out. "I want some

warm some up for you. You go take a shower first," Hayden said,

I'll be better, okay?" I admitted through

called back

I stared at myself in the mirror, tears welling

Jace, I was always so careful. Forget about acting out-I had to read his moods every day, worried a single frown meant I'd done something wrong. But with Hayden? He spolled me, indulged me,

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Chapter 377

myself

I finished my shower and stepped out, Hayden had already warmed the milk. He was lounging on the

laptop aside and took the towel from my hand

to dinner. "Hayden, do you know I've been mad at you the last

my scalp as he

to me. You didn't

He sounded

thought you were the big boss behind Ron. I thought you were keeping your