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.

doing here?" I

Hayden, and letting people think he was would only stir up drama I

up a food container.

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

for good measure. "Wayne, you haven't

was sure Wayne had sent someone after him-a test,

that so?" Wayne's tone was calm, though his gaze was distant. "So now cooking is the way to win

Wayne-drenched in that smug, alpha energy. I was willing to bet he'd never

things don't change. Wayne might act easygoing, but deep down,

he'll roll up

"You didn't eat much last night, so I made saucy braised meatballs with a cucumber salad. Try it, let me know what

expression darkened

echoed,

small nod.

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