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.

kiss. "Just hang tight, babe. I'll go handle the

sounded ridiculous, but honestly? That's how I

you're with someone who really loves you, you just start to feel lighter, younger, like you're

so much time keeping up appearances, making sure I didn't mess with Jace's image, that I felt old before my time. Lena used to point out that Hayden didn't have Jace's

something to gain something

just as I opened it, Nate's door across the hall swung open, too. And it wasn't Nate who stepped out-it

out of it for now. If things went well, I'd just enjoy the

Retta asked Lena

a simple answer, but the

even blink. She just gave a little smile. "Yeah,

was definitely a subtle dig, like she knew Nate's habits better than Lena. Total pot-stirrer,

one.

Nate, huh? Looks like you came for me." Years of dealing with difficult patients must've sharpened Lena's wit-she could read people like a book.

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Chapter 436

left dinner, Lena was in this elegant evening dress. But now? She

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