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

Chapter 625

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It seemed that, aside from Yara, Ron was another person who truly knew Hayden.

At least, he knew more about the dangers Hayden had faced than I ever did.

But I wasn't ready to dig into Hayden's past struggles. Just thinking about the pain he might have endured made my chest tighten. Knowing more would only make me miss him more.

"I don't believe it," Ron said again.

I got it. Deep down, I didn't fully believe Hayden was gone either. To me, it felt like he'd just gone somewhere out of reach.

"Then let's just think of it as him taking a long trip," I said softly, shaking the little bell on my bracelet.

Its crisp, clear chime filled the silence, soothing the ache in my chest like a gentle touch.

How strange. How wonderful.

This little bell, the one Hayden left me, felt like a lifeline pulling me back from the edge.

I'll give you something," Ron

""What is it?"

it to you," he replied before

his face. stopped me. His usual cheerful demeanor was gone, replaced by a helpless, hollow loneliness, like someone who'd lost their whole world. So, I swallowed

felt like a piece of my soul had been ripped out. To Ron, Hayden was like a brother, his closest friend. For him, it must have been like losing a part of himself. After Ron left, I stayed in my office,

company as the hours dragged

headed to Demi's house. I'd tried reaching out to her yesterday after coming back, but her phone had been off, and she hadn't responded to my messages. No texts, no replies. When I

no other option, I decided to

expression was clear

I'm Keira

froze for a moment, then tears welled up in her eyes.

chest tighten. Whatever was going on with

even know if she's alive or dead anymore. If you

But I couldn't add to Mrs. Young's worry, so I

happened to Demi? Why

say a word to us. We've been trying to figure out what

ever tell you anything about

know where her boyfriend is? Maybe she's with