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 things go south again, I swear Hayden will rise from the grave to haunt

feeling that

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

it," I shrugged. Money wasn't exactly

husband. If I died tomorrow, my fortune would just vanish into

well spend it while

"Be serious," Ron snapped.

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

trying to play

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

pause, he sighed. "You're absolutely insane. Fearless. Completely out

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

1/2

Chapter 645

25 BOAS

place mattered to me because it had been Hayden's-still buzzing with

"You win. But this is the last time. Don't even think about making this a habit." He shook his head as he muttered, "Even if my grandma showed up, she wouldn't get this

"You-"

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