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?

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

it be the Hart family? Maybe they

them down. Guessing wouldn't fix anything. I needed to

him. Desperate,

like I'd just woken her

didn't

"Keira?" she repeated.

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

made

continued cheerfully, "When are you and Hayden coming back? I miss

deep breath, trying to stay calm.

tonight, but I needed to get back. I needed

now, I wasn't good enough for him? "That's great!

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my first paid job today, helping someone arrange

sounded so proud, and I was genuinely happy for her. Yuna had always been a

I told her, forcing

wait to catch

couldn't keep the conversation going any longer.

you soon!" she said sweetly before hanging