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.

you doing here?" I asked

Hayden, and letting people think he was would only stir

a food container. "Brought you

stomach growled, like perfect timing, dude. I hadn't eaten since last night, and my body wasn't about to let

shade for good measure. "Wayne, you haven't tried his cooking yet,

Xander. After last night, I was sure Wayne had sent someone after him-a test, for both of us. Wayne wasn't exactly known for

calm, though his gaze was distant. "So now cooking is the way

I was willing to bet he'd never

change. Wayne might act easygoing, but

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

night, so I made saucy braised meatballs

darkened like a

I echoed, glancing

a small nod.

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