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

Chapter 414

Of course I was going.

I didn't even have to think about it.

That amusement park? It was practically my baby-two years of blood, sweat, and tears. It held so many of my hopes, regrets, and... maybe even my second chance.

The second I got the invite, old memories hit me like a movie reel that wouldn't quit.

"Can I bring someone with me?" I asked Jace.

There was a pause. "Hayden?"

I stayed quiet, and he let out a low laugh. "Bring whoever you want. Just... make sure you come."

That was new. Before, Jace would've tried to charm me into coming alone. No compromise. But now? He was different.

hang

for you. His words carried a weight, like he wanted to make sure I couldn't back

up. It felt like there was more he wanted to say, but he held back. I didn't

digital billboard. They were going all out. No surprise-RiverwaveCorp had always been a powerhouse, and Jace? His business sense was solid.

just couldn't compete. Jace had

first fell

I blinked. "Was it?"

Hayden said, flat

up, leaned in. "Then

was in Chiverton Remember? That cute little courtyard I told

shot me a weird look

to the kitchen, I followed. "Did I

"Yeah," he muttered.

Yeah?" I repeated, confused.

"It was when you kissed me

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