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.

me process this, and then I'll

""What is it?"

when I give it to

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

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, absently shaking the bell on

company as the hours dragged

back, but her phone had been off, and she hadn't responded to my messages. No texts, no replies. When

other option, I decided to go

Young opened the door. Her cautious expression was clear as

I'm Keira

tears welled up in

made my chest tighten. Whatever was going on with Demi,

Young led me inside, she said, "We don't even know if she's alive or dead anymore. If you know where she is, please, I beg you-convince her to come

But I couldn't add to Mrs. Young's worry, so I nodded. "I'll do my best

to Demi? Why would

Young shook her head. "She didn't say a word to us. We've been trying to figure out what

she ever tell you anything

"Do you know where her boyfriend is? Maybe she's with him.