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

Chapter

642

I didn't stop running until I reached the Ferris wheel.

Since the park opened, it had become the spot-people called it "The Eye of

Seavora."

"Get me on it!" I said.

Apparently, my name carried enough weight to pause the whole ride. The gondola creaked as it started moving, lifting me up and away from everything.

below.

Down there, Wayne just stood, neck craned, his gaze locked on me as I climbed higher.

From the top, the park stretched out like a living postcard. Last time I was up here, Hayden was with me, fiddling with the lights after hours. We didn't just admire the view-we were in our own little bubble, drowning in the bliss of it all. The lights were just as beautiful now. But he wasn't here.

Except... no. He was here.

The lights earlier-it wasn't random. He was telling me something.

park, the glittering skyline of Seavora. But I wasn't here for

for

ripped away by the

air, the ring we picked out together catching the light." The ring? Still on my finger. The bracelet you gave

tangled with the flashing lights above, like they were

like this was part of the show. Guess the earlier chaos was old news-they were all in on

unexpected spectacle now.

say life's full of curveballs, and when you can't dodge

with it.

that out. And

***

a call. On the other end, a staffer reported that the guests demanding

of the Ferris wheel. His eyes flickered with something unreadable as he dialed another number.

"accident" felt too precise, dredging up memories Hayden had hardwired into the system-memories

knew Hayden had a sentimental streak, programming his emotions into the lights like a love letter. But a random glitch

his phone buzzed again. His gaze was still locked on Keira when he answered

"Yes, Jace..."

the park?" Jace's voice was sharp, already

briefly darting to the dazzling display still spilling over the park. "But it's under

you really think Hayden is

end, Jace's grip tightened around the phone. "What