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.

the peak, everything spread out: the park, the glittering skyline of Seavora. But

here for him. Just

shouted, my voice ripped away by the wind. "If

ring? Still on my finger. The bracelet you gave me? Yeah, I'm wearing that

tangled with the flashing lights above, like

the show. Guess the earlier chaos was old news-they were all

unexpected spectacle now.

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

with it.

figured that out. And

***

crowd's cheers swelled as Wayne took a call. On the other end, a staffer reported that the guests demanding refunds earlier had stopped

at the top of the Ferris wheel. His eyes flickered with something unreadable as he dialed another number. "Get me a full report on

precise, dredging up memories Hayden had hardwired into the system-memories that tied

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

buzzed again. His gaze was still locked

"Yes, Jace..."

on at the park?" Jace's voice was sharp,

dazzling display still spilling over the park. "But it's under control now." "Good," Jace said, like he was ready to hang up.

you really think

other end, Jace's grip tightened around the phone. "What are you trying t