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

Chapter 521

Chapter 521

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I held my breath, meeting his gaze. Hayden was looking right at me, steady and unhesitating.

He was always so direct, so open. Meanwhile, I was the one who felt unsettled, like the breakup had somehow been my fault.

"Well, speak of the devil. Hayden, we were just talking about you," Ron said, ever the troublemaker.

Hayden nodded, standing there with that perfect posture of his, not saying a word.

"Aren't you curious what we were saying?" Ron pressed, clearly trying to stir the pot.

Ron couldn't resist pushing boundaries; it was practically his hobby.

Hayden stayed silent, so Ron scratched his nose. "We were saying you've lost weight, and that you..."

He trailed off, then winked at me. "Ms. Kay, let's keep the rest a secret from him."

I almost laughed, a small smile sneaking its way to my lips.

Hayden happened to glance over just then, but I quickly looked away.

want me anymore, but that didn't mean I'd let

I finally got a call from Sasha. I'd been meaning to check in, but I didn't want to interrupt her if she

up?" I asked

without a hitch," Sasha replied, sounding

didn't ask for details. She'd spent years by Thorsten's side, hiding her resentment, even bearing him a daughter. She could handle

to when we'd first met, I'd written her off as just another

sensing there was more,

for," Sasha said, catching me off guard. "Just wanted to

weeks.

it's possible, I'd love to meet them myself," I replied, excitement bubbling

send you the address. Just come by," Sasha said, then

and my car was still in the

Ron. "Mr. Shane, my car's out for repairs. I need to head out. for some personal business-think I could borrow a company car?" 'Don't ask. Just

I turned to leave, but

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you alright?"

and bumped into someone,

long as you're okay. Go on, take the car." He opened a drawer

to me.

it and got his drift right away. "You want me to attend