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.

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

check in,

you holding up?" I asked the

today without a hitch," Sasha replied,

details. She'd spent years by Thorsten's side, hiding her resentment,

off as just another

I said, sensing there was more, "was there

you were looking for," Sasha said, catching me off guard. "Just wanted to know if you want to meet them

expected this to take weeks. The speed was unexpected-and

to meet them

address. Just come by," Sasha said, then

problem? The place was pretty far, and my car was

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

turned to

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mentioned an accident-are you

distracted and bumped into

He opened a drawer and pulled out an invitation,

to me.

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