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

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Chapter

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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?

me and didn't want me to worry. Or maybe

Hart family?

through my mind, but I forced them down. Guessing wouldn't fix anything. I

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

like I'd just woken her

I didn't know what

"Keira?" she repeated.

keep 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 anyway," she said, sounding more alert. "Hayden told

name made my throat

are you and Hayden coming

breath, trying to stay calm. "I'll

I needed to get back. I

that just because he was some wealthy heir now, I wasn't good enough for him? "That's great!

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I had my first paid job today, helping someone

genuinely happy for her. Yuna had always

I told her,

Can't wait to catch up

couldn't keep the conversation

she said sweetly before hanging