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

Chapter 436

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I wasn't sure what was happening over in Lena's room, but judging from earlier? Yeah, it was probably getting just as heated as things were with Hayden and me.

Getting interrupted during that moment, especially their first time, would definitely leave a mark.

I pressed down on Hayden, who was beyond ready. "Hold up a sec."

His chest rose and fell, and his eyes were smoldering. "Hmm?"

I nodded toward the door with a pout. "You hear that? Someone's trying to ruin the vibe next door."

His gaze stayed locked on me. "So?"

"Come on, a hero's gotta step in when there's injustice," I said, already wriggling out from under him.

"And what about the injustice happening right here?" he asked, making me grin.

and gave him a quick kiss. "Just hang tight, babe. I'll go handle the

honestly? That's how I felt with him-like a carefree

is: when you're with someone who really loves you, you just start to feel lighter, younger, like you're rewinding time in

I spent so much time keeping up appearances, making sure I didn't mess with Jace's image, that I felt old before

something to gain

the door. But just as I opened it, Nate's door across the hall

the doorway, deciding to stay out of it for now. If things went well, I'd just enjoy the show. If not, I'd jump

Nate?" Retta asked Lena

in the shower," Lena replied, super chill. It was a simple

a little smile. "Yeah, he

subtle dig, like she knew Nate's habits better than Lena. Total

one.

"So, you didn't come here for Nate, huh? Looks like you came for me." Years of dealing with difficult patients must've sharpened

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now? She was standing there in a

damn. Looks like they moved way faster than Hayden and I, who hadn't even gotten through