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

Chapter 814

Chapter 814

"Now that everyone's here, let's begin," Jace said, his voice flat.

He sounded detached, like he wasn't even part of the funeral, just some neutral bystander.

Even with Matthew's death, Jace handled the funeral plans like clockwork-calm, precise, unaffected. It was almost unsettling how serene he seemed, like nothing could touch him. anymore.

Wayne stayed silent, and Hayden stood off to the side, blending in like he was just another Johnston family member. But we all knew better.

Hayden had every reason to despise this family. The car crash that killed his dad? Matthew had orchestrated it.

Maybe he could let go of hating the living, but honoring the dead? No chance.

Seeing him so compliant next to Wayne was weird. It didn't sit right.

"Why's Hayden so... obedient? Did Wayne drug him or something?" Lena whispered, clearly on edge.

How would I know? I wasn't psychic.

"Maybe Wayne's blackmailing him," I said, the only thing that made any sense.

"That guy's a snake," Lena muttered, her jaw clenched.

stayed locked on Hayden. Something about him felt... wrong. I just couldn't figure out

Mom?" Wayne suddenly

the

sent people to search, and I headed

door, a strange chill ran through me. My eyes landed on the bed and the figure lying there. "Lindey,"

I hesitated, then stepped closer.

saw

lips stained faintly

couldn't move, couldn't think. I just stood there,

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of the door behind me snapped me out

"Mrs. Johnston..."

walked in, spotted me, then Lindey, and

arm, trembling. "What do we

panic shook me back to reality. My voice came out shaky. "Isabel... get Jace.

she stammered, backing out, her voice frantic.

and Wayne burst into

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