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

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I froze, staring at that single word: [Okay.]

My brain couldn't even process it at first, so I just kept re-reading the messages I'd sent him.

"What the hell is he thinking?!" Jace cursed, dialing Hayden's number again. This time, it went straight to voicemail.

My vision blurred as I stared at the screen. Without a word, I turned and walked to the window, looking out at the dark sky.

I heard footsteps behind me, but I cut them off. "Leave me alone for a while, please."

Jace and Wayne knew I was hurting. Neither said a thing. I heard the door click softly as they left.

The moment they were gone, the tears I'd been holding back finally spilled over. I didn't know if I was crying because Hayden had agreed to the breakup so easily or because of the crushing betrayal.

I'd waited for him, hoping he'd come see me. But he left-without a word, without even seeing me. Sure, I'd been asleep for three days, but how had things gotten so cold' in that time?

hurt saving me and didn't want me to worry. Or maybe there was something else, something he

the Hart family? Maybe they didn't want us

hundred wild thoughts ran through my mind, but I forced them down. Guessing wouldn't fix

reach him. Desperate, I decided to call Yuna, momentarily forgetting the

Yuna's voice was groggy, like I'd

second, I didn't

"Keira?" she repeated.

my voice steady, hiding how wrecked I felt. I didn't want to stress Yuna, especially after everything she'd been through with her surgery. "It's fine. I've been meaning to call you

name made

"When are you and Hayden coming back? I miss

to stay

no flights tonight, but I needed to get back.

was some wealthy heir now, I wasn't good enough for him? "That's great! You and Hayden will come back together

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I had my first paid job today, helping someone arrange

happy for her. Yuna had always been

amazing. You're seriously talented," I told her,

to catch up in person!"

I couldn't keep

she