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

Chapter 393

"Yeah, but not every time I wash my hair do I need a full shower," he shot back, making me laugh even harder.

"Whatever, just hurry up before it's morning!" I shoved him toward the bathroom, half-worried he'd drag me in with him if I stalled too long.

On the surface, Hayden's the cool, restrained type-the guy who seems completely uninterested in women. But now I knew better. Once he lets go? It's like opening the floodgates.

While he was in the shower, I cleared the table. A habit I'd picked up from my parents-never leave dirty dishes overnight.

While Hayden was in the shower, I cleared the table. A habit I'd picked up from my parents-never leave dirty dishes sitting overnight.

I was almost done tidying up when the doorbell rang

At first, I figured I misheard, thinking it was coming from a nearby room. But then it rang again. And again. No doubt it was our room.

Who would be here this late?

I wiped my hands with a napkin and cautiously walked to the door. Even though Hayden was just in the other room, my instincts kicked in. "Who is it?"

"It's me."

voice froze me in

It was Jace.

was he doing here? And why so late, especially after acting like I didn't

it, and as much as I hated it, I wasn't in the mood to cause a scene in the hallway at this hour. With a heavy sigh, I unlocked the door. Jace stood

kept my voice cold. "What

calls?" Jace demanded, his words instantly reminding me of my phone buzzing earlier when I

shifting. "I didn't

to ask what was so urgent, but before I could finish,

was icy cold, and a chill ran down my spine. I yanked my

eyes were frantic. "It's my dad. He's

I froze, completely

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blood. The doctor said he might not make it." Jace's voice wavered. "He wants to

a loud buzzing filling

I came here, Wayne told me Matthew

We need to leave now," Jace

resist. I let him lead me to the door. But after a few steps, I stopped, realizing I hadn't told Hayden.

I'd never seen him this panicked. Matthew must really be in