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

Chapter 504 Chapter 504

"Hayden!"

I grabbed his arm, my voice barely steady. He looked down, his eyes meeting mine, and for a second, I couldn't get the words out. My lips trembled, but he understood.

Just as the knot in my throat tightened, he murmured, low and rough, "We need an answer."

With that, he gently slid my hand off his arm, took the envelope, and opened it.

His movements were quick, almost like he was afraid if he slowed down, I might stop him.

Inside, a few lines were scrawled on yellowed paper, but I couldn't bring myself to look. Hayden read each word, carefully, his face set. When he was done, he glanced at Cedric, as if asking for confirmation.

Cedric nodded, his voice low. "I knew what this report meant, which is why I had it double-checked. Three independent repair shops examined everything, and their findings are in there too."

Hayden reached in and pulled out additional sheets. Each document was as aged as the first, but all of them bore signatures and.official stamps.

This was real.

then held the papers out. I didn't

took them anyway. Cedric spoke gently. "Miss Kay, you should

at him, his expression calm, encouraging. Taking a

10, 2013

analysis determined the cause as brake system

The vehicle's route confirms Jim Patterson was the sole driver; no other person accessed the car before the crash. Consequently, Jim Patterson is considered a primary suspect. However, with his passing, there remains insufficient evidence to conclude his

hollow, bitter

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conclusion was... inconclusive," Cedric said, his tone matching the disappointment in the words. Which is why it never made it

paused, his voice softer. "You're both adults now. How you interpret this... that's up to you. But don't forget what I said:

time. "They'd want you to live in the present. Not be

that, he left, leaving me

been the closest of lovers; now, with this report between

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