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

Chapter 437

Chapter 437

Lena wasn't about to back down. "Totally. Nate's my boyfriend, so I'm sure you'll respect those boundaries.

Her confidence? Unshakable. She knew her place, and she owned it.

Retta held her gaze, clearly trying to push buttons that weren't getting pushed. After a few awkward seconds of back-and-forth, Retta finally gave in with a sharp, "Tell Nate to leave an hour early tomorrow. If he's late, no one's waiting." Like, okay, chill. We all knew she was just being dramatic.

Lena smiled, all calm and collected. "Sure, we'll be up all night anyway."

Honestly? I wanted to give Lena a standing ovation-she crushed that.

Retta's flawless face finally cracked. She scowled, then stormed off in a huff.

As Retta disappeared down the hall, I flashed Lena a thumbs-up from across the way.

She pointed right back at me with a look that screamed, 'I can't believe you're staying right next door to us.

like a boss,

kissing him. "You didn't hear it, but Lena

arms around my waist, smirking. "You sound like you just won

her, you mess with me," I said, making

"So, what, you're ditching our happiness for hers

I'd hit pause on our night

he teased, clearly messing with

J

shut him up with another kiss-my go-to move that he never could resist. A few seconds later,

His voice went all husky, and yeah, I

his ear. "I'm thinking we try

it, we went from the bed to the

"Think Lena and Nate

weren't. The balcony next door was completely empty. But as Hayden held me from behind, and we stared up at the night

+25 BONU

though I was exhausted, I kept one ear out for

Retta packing,