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 was riding that high

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

arms around my waist, smirking. "You sound like

her, you

voice low. "So, what,

on our night earlier. Guilty, I cupped

he teased,

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go-to move that he never could resist.

up where we left off?" His voice went all husky,

"I'm

was always game for whatever, and before we knew it, we went from the bed to the couch and, yep, ended up on the balcony. That

teasing him, "Think Lena and Nate are getting

held me from behind, and we stared up at the night

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

Retta packing, there was no more