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

Chapter 499

Chapter 499

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"Who was at the door just now?" Lena asked, clearly trying to dodge any convo that might bring me down.

"Tanya," I said, tugging the curtains open to see rain starting to patter outside. "Last time, she wanted to talk 'collaboration. Today, she was all chatty again. I ignored her."

"Her kid's set to be discharged in a month," Lena said, meaning Tanya's preemie. "The baby's actually doing well, but she hasn't visited even once."

I thought back to the last time I saw that tiny baby. "All she cares about is money. If Jace got custody, she'd be clinging to him so fast it'd make your head spin." "What could she possibly want to 'collaborate with you on?"

"No clue, but whatever it is, I'm not buying it. She's just... drama on two legs. Best to keep my distance," I said, not budging.

Lena stretched and got up. "You're right. Less contact, the better. But let's be real-if she's set on getting to you, she's not gonna back off after one or two brush-offs."

She laughed, heading to the bathroom. I picked up my phone and ordered breakfast.

Lena headed out, and I made my way over to the Johnston

were there. The second Lindey spotted me, she was all over, studying my face." You look pale, sweetie. I bet you haven't been resting or fully recovering." Her eyes got all misty. "Rea,

no, it wouldn't be better.

because he quickly jumped in. "Let Rea sit down first. Standing around like

caught up worrying," Lindey said, guiding me to the couch. Then she bustled off to the kitchen, probably to bring me some

gave me a long, thoughtful look. "You've lost weight. Is it just your health, or

me too well, but there was no way I'd tell him the truth. If I said it was health,

forced a small smile. "Just work stress.

to her boss?" Lindey suggested, setting the rice pudding

ever ready to stir the pot, smirked. "Her real boss is the

The room fell quiet.

"So... are you and Hayden

Hayden and I could work things out. But now?

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broke up,"

widened. "You