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.

about to hang up,

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

he held back.

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

he just couldn't compete.

isn't that the park where you and Hayden first

I blinked. "Was it?"

Hayden said, flat as

not giving up, leaned in. "Then

in. "It was in Chiverton Remember? That

weird

to the kitchen, I

"Yeah," he muttered.

Yeah?" I repeated, confused.

at me, his voice low. "It was when

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