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.

him a quick kiss. "Just hang tight,

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

that old saying is: when you're with someone who really loves you, you just start to feel lighter, younger, like you're

and distant, trying to fit into that, future CEO wife' mold. I spent so much time keeping up appearances, making sure I didn't mess with Jace's image, that I felt old before my

to lose something

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

in the doorway, deciding to stay out of it for now. If things went

Nate?" Retta

simple answer, but the way she said it had a

She just gave a little smile. "Yeah,

like she knew Nate's habits better

one.

flinch, though. "So, you didn't come here for 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

dress. But now? She was standing there in a white men's

and I, who hadn't even gotten through