Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 695

Chapter 695

"I'm fine, just a random wave of nausea," I muttered, watching Wayne carefully.

He looked genuinely concerned, but even that annoyed me. Funny how not loving someone can make their kindness feel like a trap-or worse, a crime.

"Good. Go drink some water," he said, still sounding too caring for my liking.

I headed back to my office, but before I got there, someone stepped out of the elevator-a familiar figure.

""Mr. Hart!"

""You're back?"

"Everyone missed you!"

The staff lit up like Christmas lights, but, of course, they were mistaking Xander for Hayden. Typical. Xander didn't correct them, just smiled politely and walked straight toward me. Wayne's mood? Instantly icy.

here?" I

wasn't Hayden, and letting people think he was would only stir up drama I didn't have

up a food container.

perfect timing, dude. I hadn't eaten since last night, and my

good measure. "Wayne, you haven't tried his cooking yet, right? It's pretty good. Almost as good as Hayden's. Almost." Yeah, I said it on

protect Xander. After last night, I was sure Wayne had sent someone after him-a

was distant. "So now cooking is the

never even boiled water. Not back at

change. Wayne might act easygoing, but

roll up his sleeves and make you food," I said, lifting the container closer

last night, so I made saucy braised meatballs with a

darkened like

echoed, glancing at

gave a small nod. "Not

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