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

Chapter 639

I was stunned.

Lena, ever the doctor, wasn't about to rely on guesswork or theories.

She grabbed my hand, her expression soft but resolute. "Rea, you need to move. on. Hayden was incredible, but he's gone. Holding on like this isn't good for you- or for him."

Her eyes dropped to the ring on my finger. "You and Jace used to go to monastery services, right? You've heard the saying-when someone who's passed is held onto too tightly, they can't find peace or move on." At the end of science lies superstition. I didn't dismiss her words outright; my mom used to tell me the same thing when I was little.

"Rea, let him go. Live your life-really live it. That's the best way to honor him."

It wasn't about not being able to let Hayden go-it was the unanswered questions surrounding his death that refused to leave me alone.

For the first time, I felt like Lena didn't get it. I couldn't blame her, though. Anyone else in her position would've thought the same thing-that I was just stuck on Hayden.

"Fine. I'll let go," I said with a faint smile, steering the conversation away. "You crushed it as today's director. Let me treat you to dinner."

"Well, you're the rich one now," Lena said with a playful grin. "You've got so much money, the interest alone is ridiculous. I want top-tier everything."

She wasn't wrong, and I wasn't about to hold back. If I wasn't spending it, who was I saving it for?

ate like queens. Afterward, I brought her to the best bar

what's with you today?" Lena asked, narrowing her

who said I couldn't move on. Well, here I am- moving on. Why are you

7/2

bar, but rd

guys to join us

officially lost it," Lena

lose it for one night." I leaned closer, lowering my voice. "You're not

an excuse to stirup trouble," Lena shot back,

about everything-life, philosophy, and the kind of nonsense that only makes sense after a few rounds. "Should we each take one home?"

Lena pinched me.

being ridiculous. I know what you're trying to do, but don't take it

I just need to test my theory one

"I hope your instincts are

with it anyway, and when we left the bar, each of us brought

room while the two guys were parked in

you

with