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.

a boss,

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

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

Lena's enemies are my enemies. Mess with her, you mess with

low. "So, what, you're

our night earlier. Guilty, I cupped

happen again?" he teased, clearly messing

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that he never could resist. A few seconds later, he dropped

wanna pick up where we left off?" His voice went all husky, and yeah, I was

nibbled his ear. "I'm thinking we try

knew it, we went from the bed to

and Nate are getting as wild as we

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

+25 BONU

But even though I was exhausted, I kept one ear out for anything going

sent Retta packing, there was no more