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.

anymore, but that didn't mean

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

holding up?" I asked the moment

without a hitch,"

ask for details. She'd spent years by Thorsten's side, hiding her resentment, even bearing him a daughter. She could

written her off as just another pretty face. That

more,

catching me off guard. "Just wanted to know if you want to meet

to take weeks.

to meet them

by," Sasha said,

my car was still in the shop from a fender

to head out. for some personal business-think I could borrow a company car?" 'Don't ask. Just take

to leave, but he stopped

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mentioned an accident-are you alright?" he asked,

bumped into someone, Insurance

as you're okay. Go on, take the car." He opened a drawer and pulled out an invitation,

to me.

his drift right away. "You want me to attend this reception on