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.

0. She handled it like a boss, and I

the room, I practically tackled Hayden, kissing him. "You didn't hear it, but

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

are my enemies. Mess with her, you mess

low. "So, what, you're

how I'd hit pause on our night earlier. Guilty, I cupped his

he teased,

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another kiss-my go-to move that he never could resist. A

we left off?" His voice went all husky,

"I'm thinking we

and before we knew it, we went from the bed to the couch and, yep, ended up on the balcony. That last part?

Nate are getting

weren't. The balcony next door was completely empty. But as Hayden held me from behind,

+25 BONU

even though I was exhausted, I

Retta packing, there was