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.

I don't, you'll just cause more chaos. And if things go south again, I swear Hayden will rise from the grave

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 feel

continued. "You're following company policies now, starting today. Screw up, and

for it," I shrugged. Money wasn't

a "three-no" person-no parents, no kids, no husband. If I died tomorrow, my fortune would just vanish

well spend it while I

"Be serious," Ron snapped.

I nodded. "Fine me, I'll pay. No complaints. But heads up-I need tomorrow

he barked, trying to play boss for

my phone with the flight confirmation on display. "Tickets are booked, so you can either cover for

he sighed. "You're absolutely insane.

a smug grin, fully aware that a line like that could make anyone want to flip a desk. But hey, I wasn't

1/2

Chapter 645

25 BOAS

place mattered to me because it had been

this is the last time. Don't even think about making this a habit." He shook his head as he muttered, "Even if my

"You-"

for the first time in forever, I felt like I was genuinely