Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 456

Chapter 456

I was sitting on the hotel balcony, staring out at the rain when Hayden's video call flashed on my screen.

There's something about a foreign city that makes everything feel kind of... lonely. Especially when it's pouring.

As I sat there, the conversation I'd overheard played on repeat in my head. And suddenly, Jace's weird questions about Hayden made sense. Not to mention why Kylian had been acting so weird around him. Hayden wasn't just some regular guy.

He was from that Hart family.

I thought he was just your average guy-next-door, and now it turns out he was some secret heir to a filthy rich, powerful family. Like, for real?

What was this? Some undercover billionaire thing? Was he scared I'd stick around just because of his

money?

A bitter laugh escaped me as I grabbed my phone, which had been buzzing nonstop at my feet.

Hayden's face filled the screen-handsome as ever. "Kiki, I can explain."

the call log. Of course he knew I overheard

curled my toes, pretending I didn't already know

to lie to you or hide anything." Hayden said, his voice full

tracing little circles on the window. "Everyone's got their reasons. You didn't have

"Kiki..."

to work with your family, didn't you? He wouldn't dare mess with me because of you, right?" I asked, half-whispering, not really expecting him to come clean.

kind of boyfriend lets their ex babysit their girlfriend?" I

"Kiki..."

being lied to." I blinked and realized I'd been doodling Hayden's name all

I wanted to tell you... but the timing

perfect moment, huh? Like, maybe after you officially rejoined the Hart family? Or were you never gonna say anything unless I overheard it today?"

it."

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thrown. Why didn't he

Hayden. You didn't have to tell me. Like you said, we're together, but we're still our own

his words, but I couldn't stop.

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