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.

"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

lightly, but my mind drifted. The amusement park, the lights, that feeling that

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

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

parents, no kids, no husband. If

well spend it while

"Be serious," Ron snapped.

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

barked, trying to play boss for

flight confirmation on display. "Tickets

After a pause, he sighed. "You're absolutely insane.

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

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here for the money. This place mattered to me because it

habit." He shook his head as he muttered, "Even if my

"You-"

the first time in forever, I felt like