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.

I limped out to the entrance and threw up my hand to hail a cab. I just needed to get out of there. Every second felt like

catch one, a car rolled up. The window slid down

give you a ride," he said, watching

knew I probably looked a mess, and my first instinct

But you and I?

we talked or not didn't change much. To me, he was

to hate them, but loving them like I used

down the ache, I said, "You should already know where I stand.

right into my path. "Rea, just know that, no matter what, you'll always be like a

bitterness twisting in my chest. Why was it that the people needed

Chadwick's words echoing in my mind: 'Hayden will

voice snapped me

at him, but my mind

I can't excuse him, but I'll do my best to make it right. I know nothing we

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