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

Chapter 540

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"The other big announcement today," Chadwick declared, "is the union of the Hart family and the Drago family. Hayden will be marrying Yara Drago in three months."

His words hit like a freezing cold slap, leaving me totally numb.

So that was why Hayden really wanted to end things with me.

Yara Drago-yeah, I knew who she was. Thorsten's sister, studying abroad. I'd come across her info once when I was looking into Thorsten. She was insanely smart and gorgeous, with a PhD and everything-a total catch.

I looked at Hayden across the room, letting a bitter smile cross my face before I spun on my heel and walked away.

I moved too fast, wobbling in my heels as I reached the door, almost twisting my ankle.

They say when you're down, even a glass of water can mess with you. Guess it's true.

hand to hail a cab. I just needed to get out

rolled up. The window slid down to reveal

give you a ride,"

I probably looked a mess, and my

Johnston family. But you and I? "We've still got things to talk about. Today's as good a time as

didn't change much. To me, he was just like the

but loving them like I used

said, "You should already know where I stand. There's nothing left

into my path. "Rea, just

was it that the people needed to care always drifted away, while

my fists, trying to block out Chadwick's words echoing in my mind: 'Hayden will be marrying

voice snapped me back

looked at him, but my mind

son, I can't excuse him, but I'll do my best to make it right. I know nothing we say or do can really fix what we put you through. But we'll keep trying."

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similar lines from Lindey and even Jace