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.

Hayden. Something about him felt... wrong. I just

Mom?" Wayne suddenly

was missing. With the funeral about to start, where could

people to search, and I headed

chill ran through me. My eyes landed on the bed and

response. I hesitated, then stepped closer.

the moment I saw her clearly, 1

face was pale, lips stained faintly

dropped, but / couldn't move, couldn't

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behind me

"Mrs. Johnston..."

walked in, spotted me, then Lindey, and gasped. "Rea, what-what happened

grabbed my arm, trembling. "What

My voice came out shaky. "Isabel...

stammered, backing out, her voice frantic. "Something's wrong!

and

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