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

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

he would or not," Ron continued. "You're following company

for it," I shrugged. Money wasn't exactly

husband. If I died tomorrow, my fortune

spend it while I

"Be serious," Ron snapped.

complaints. But heads up-I need tomorrow off. And the

to play boss for

didn't flinch. I just held up my phone with the flight confirmation on display. "Tickets are booked, so

"You're absolutely insane. Fearless. Completely out

money than I can burn, and I'm not here for the paycheck," I said with a smug grin,

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working here for the money. This place mattered to me because it had been Hayden's-still buzzing

as he muttered, "Even if my grandma

"You-"

the first time in