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

Chapter 708

I got what Xander meant-If I wanted to see Deni, tonight was my chance.

When we reached the preschool, Yuna was outside, leading games with the kids. The scene was pure magic-laughter, joy, no stress, just living in the moment. Honestly, preschool might be the happiest time in life.

Xander and I stayed back, watching quietly. But kids being kids, their curiosity soon turned to us-especially Xander. One cheeky kid called out to Yuna, "Miss Hart, is that your new boyfriend?" Leave it to kids to say whatever's on their minds.

Yuna laughed, shaking her head. "He's not my boyfriend. He's my brother."

The kid didn't buy it, rallying the others to chant, "Boyfriend! Boyfriend!"

Yuna sighed, trying to laugh it off as Xander and I stepped forward with the gifts we brought. That shut them up-mostly. One bold kid still grinned and said, "Thanks, boyfriend!"

"These little brats are too much," Yuna joked, walking over to us, her smile lighting up her

face.

chest tightened, and for a moment,

This was it.

remembered. I was terrified-what if Yuna didn't recognize him? Or worse, denied he was Hayden at

of me still doubted. Maybe because he'd never outright said

a solid minute, her eyes scanning every detail. Then,

a wave, both soothing and

gently patting it. "You're doing

allowed to stay away this long again," Yuna said,

to the kids, who were busy playing with their gifts. I walked over with a smile. "Do you like your presents?"

down, letting their joy warm me. "Next time, I'll bring

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"Okay!" they cheered.

added, teasing, "I want something in return. Can