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.

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

that feeling

or not," Ron continued. "You're following company policies now, starting today.

it," I shrugged. Money wasn't exactly

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

as well spend it while

"Be serious," Ron snapped.

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

barked, trying to

on display. "Tickets are booked,

he sighed. "You're absolutely insane. Fearless.

not here for the paycheck," I said with a smug grin,

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wasn't working here for the money. This place mattered to me because

making this a habit." He shook his head as he muttered, "Even if my grandma showed up, she wouldn't get this kind

"You-"

time in forever,