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

Chapter 482

Chapter 482

Would Hayden regret this?

I had no idea. But the way he walked away so decisively felt like someone was squeezing my heart, tighter with every minute. The pain twisted inside me all night, leaving me wide awake, tossing and turning.

I hadn't even felt this broken when I ended things with Jace.

By the time the sun finally dragged itself over the horizon, I dragged myself out of bed, got ready, and headed to the office. At least there, I'd see Hayden. If I had such a miserable night, I was dying to know how he handled it. To hide my exhaustion, I applied a layer of makeup before stepping into work.

As fate would have it, I ran straight into Ron in the lobby. Spotting me, he waved with his usual over-the-top enthusiasm. "Ms. Kay! Good morning!"

Ron, my ridiculously energetic superior, always greets me like we're long-lost family-just short of throwing his arms around me in a teary reunion. "Good morning. Mr. Shane," I nodded politely.

"Where's your plus-one? Didn't come in with you today?" he teased with a grin.

if he'd just said Hayden's name. It felt like twisting the knife in the dull ache sitting in

"Oh look, here he comes now!" Hayden was walking toward us, dressed down in his usual work gear-just a T-shirt

after everything, he still

this was his company all

mask Hayden used to keep everyone in

hit me: last night, he'd listed all my supposed faults, but what about

just for his money? Or maybe

my heel, ready to walk away. But Ron called after me, "Don't go! Come up with us." Then, calling over to Hayden, he added,

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on me. But I shifted away, refusing to meet his gaze. If he wanted

off, saying,

a word. The awkwardness hung in the air like a fog, but Ron, ever the peacemaker, kept trying to lighten the mood. "You've got some serious dark circles, Hayden.

time today, huh?"

this morning. Now I'm craving something sweet." He shot me a wink, clearly hoping for