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

Chapter 636

Yara's question hit me sideways. I hadn't dared let my mind go there.

I hadn't dared to entertain such a thought,

I mean, I saw him collapse, heard the doctor say the surgery didn't work, and yeah, I even held his ashes. That's as final as it gets.

Sure, I've dreamed about him coming back. But those were just desperate little fantasies.

Life isn't some cheesy movie. Hayden died. End of story. No rewrites, no miracles. I hated it, but the truth didn't care about my feelings.

"I wish he wasn't," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Then why are you here, grilling me if you've already made peace with it?" Yara shot back.

I studied her for a moment. "Because something feels off," I said finally.

Her eyes narrowed. "What exactly feels off?"

And you..." I paused, narrowing my eyes at her. "You're way too calm. Not even a little wrecked-that's what feels off." Yara didn't even blink. "Who says I'm not devastated?" she replied

I'd told myself the same thing a hundred times just to

else bothering you?" she

stuck in my throat. It was all just a hunch-nothing I

her bag and slid it across the table. "This

frowned. "What is

she

at the words contusion twisting into

ready months ago. The jeweler tried calling Hayden, but when he didn't pick up, they teached out to me

you showing me this now? Trying to mess with me?" I barked out a

with it? It's not for me. That ring was always for you. I was just there to keep people from asking questions. If you don't believe me, check the size. Or better, read the engraving-it's got

"You must've hated me when you thought I was picking

then, just the thought of

safe, Rea. Every step, every decision-he made it for you. And in the end,

the

wrist. "Nice bracelet. The design's

her comment, but Yara laughed anyway. "That red string you've