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.

that didn't mean

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

asked the moment I picked

a hitch," Sasha

hiding her resentment, even bearing him a daughter. She could

written her off as just another pretty face.

I said, sensing there was more, "was there

Sasha said, catching me off guard. "Just wanted to know if you want

take weeks. The

I'd love to meet them myself,"

you the address. Just come by," Sasha said, then hung up and

far, and my car was still in the shop from a fender

went to find Ron. "Mr. Shane, my car's out for repairs. I need to head

turned to leave, but he

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an accident-are you

and bumped into someone, Insurance has

the car." He opened a drawer and pulled out

to me.

drift right away. "You