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

Chapter 467

Wayne told me I'd been out for three days. He'd been here the whole time, so Hayden must've come too. He'd said on the phone he was coming right away. "Drink some water," Wayne said, holding a cup to my lips.

I took a sip, my voice scratchy as I asked, "Where's Hayden?"

Wayne's face stiffened just a little. "Drink first."

Those words made something click in my mind, making my throat ache even more. "He didn't come, did he?"

Wayne sighed and sat on the edge of the bed. "He came."

"Then where is he?" If I'd been unconscious, shouldn't he have been here? Or... was this his way of

punishing me for pushing him away?

"He left," Wayne said, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Probably off dealing with the people who hurt you."

His teasing tone helped ease some of the tension, but thinking about how dangerous those people were sent my heart racing. "Did he go alone? When did he leave?"

"I don't know the details, but don't worry," Wayne said, sounding sure of himself. "If he got you both out of there, he can handle it."

to have so

Hayden as just a regular guy with a job. After learning 'about his real background, it was like he had become someone else entirely-someone with power and reach I didn't understand. I remembered Jace asking me, 'Rea, do you really

didn't. Everyone else seemed

another sip of water, then asked, "So, you know who Hayden really is,

gaze. "I found out a little before

tell me?" The question slipped out before I could stop it, and I immediately

anyone else need to tell me about

had his reasons. Let him explain when you talk

still defending Hayden. It was another reminder of how selfless he was, always

murmured, taking another sip of water.

my phone. He took the cup

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Chapter 467

giving me space without making it

right away, I opened our chat. The last message I sent him was a photo from when I first arrived here. No new messages from him, but then again, he'd been here in person. With a deep breath, I

once, then twice. Unease crept in as it kept ringing. Just as I thought it would go to voicemail, the call connected-but

aren't you saying anything?" I asked, breaking