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.

1. Retta: 0. She handled it like a boss, and I was

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

wrapped his arms around my waist, smirking. "You sound like you just won the fight

Lena's enemies are my enemies. Mess with her, you mess with me," I said,

what, you're ditching our happiness for

night earlier. Guilty, I cupped

Won't happen again?" he teased, clearly messing

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

we left off?" His voice went

I nibbled his ear. "I'm thinking we try something

the bed to

teasing him, "Think Lena and Nate are getting as wild as we

as Hayden held me from behind, and we stared up at the night sky, it felt

+25 BONU

was completely wiped. But even though I was exhausted, I kept one ear out

sent Retta packing, there was