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

Chapter 645

Chapter 645

The thought hit me out of nowhere. 'I want a child like that."

I drove away from Desmond's parents' place and back to work. On the way, I tried calling Demi-straight to

voicemail.

Wayne's info had to be solid, so if she wasn't picking up, it was because she was avoiding me. Frustrated, I shot her a text:

[Demi, if you still consider me a friend, pick up my call.]

Nothing. No reply. Not even a tead receipt. Just silence.

Guess I'd have to track her down myself.

***

Technically, I was still on the clock, but my boss wasn't exactly strict. Without hesitation, I booked a flight to Lindale. Just as I confirmed the ticket, Ron walked in, water glass in hand. "You've been way too chill lately," he said, plopping into the chair across from me.

I didn't need a crystal ball to know what he meant. He'd probably seen the latest headlines about me. "What? Here to pile on more work?" I deadpanned.

you'll just cause more chaos. And if things go south again, I swear Hayden will rise from the grave to

lightly, but my mind drifted. The amusement park, the lights, that feeling that wouldn't leave me-Hayden wasn't dead. He was out there, pulling strings. I could

Ron continued. "You're following company policies now, starting

shrugged. Money

a "three-no" person-no parents, no kids, no husband. If I died

as well spend it while I was alive,

"Be serious," Ron snapped.

No complaints. But heads up-I need tomorrow

he barked, trying to

on display. "Tickets are booked, so you can either cover for me or

sighed. "You're

smug grin, fully aware that a

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This place mattered to me because

But this is the last time. Don't even think about making this a habit." He shook his head as he

"You-"

cracked up, and for the first time in forever, I felt like