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

arms around my waist, smirking. "You sound like

with her, you mess with me," I said, making it clear where I

what, you're ditching our happiness

night

happen again?" he teased,

J

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

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

ear. "I'm

for whatever, and before we knew it, we went from the bed to the couch

laughed, teasing him, "Think Lena and Nate

from behind, and we stared up at the night

+25 BONU

though I was exhausted,

after Lena sent Retta packing, there