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Even though Yuna's surgery was a success, her recovery still cwith risks, so she needed round-the-clock
care. Hayden hired a caregiver, but only for the daytime. At night, he stayed by her side.
So lately, | hadn't spent much twith Hayden-after all, we both had work during the day.
To my surprise, Hayden said, "I'll go."
"But what about Yuna-" | started, but he cutoff.
171 take care of it," he said in that reassuring way.
"I haven't spent enough twith you lately," he murmured, pressing his forehead against mine. His words
made my heart ache a little.
Wasn't that the truth?
He'd been with Yuna every night, and of course, that meant there wasn't much tfor us.
| couldn't really be jealous of that-but still, | felt a little neglected.
The gSteve invited us to was in Ferndale, a few hours away, so Hayden and | flew out. When we landed, we
were surprised to see someone holding a sign with my name. Hayden and | exchanged a look, but the driver
quickly explained Steve had arranged it. | hadn't expected Steve to be this thoughtful.
Good thing | came, or | would've missed out on his sweet gesture.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe flight was full of people, and it soon becclear most of them were Steve's fans. It was the first t|
realized just how big of a deal he was
We hadn't even reached the stadium yet, but the energy from his fans was contagious, and | started getting
excited too.
"I never would've guessed Steve was this famous. All these years, | just thought of him as the guy running a pool
hall," I said, still amazed at the buzz.
Hayden stayed quiet, and that was fine. His quietness never bothered me.
Since Hayden didn't know Steve that well, | pointed out the banners and posters of him all over the city, sharing
stories about his crazy skills-whether it was snooker, billiards, or anything involving a cue. | even mentioned the
t| managed to beat him. When the car finally pulled up in front of the hotel, | asked the driver, "Is Steve
staying here too?"
ore excited.
"That's the word," the driver replied, which only mademore
"I'll introduce you to him tonight," | said, giving Hayden a playful pat on the shoulder.
But he didn't respond. | glanced over and noticed his expression had darkened.
His mood was so off, | couldn't just brush it aside. "What's wrong?" | asked.
Hayden didn't answer. Instead, he got out, grabbed the luggage from the trunk, and headed toward the
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hotel.
Silent treatment? This wasn't like him at all. Since we'd been together, he'd never acted this way-except maybe
when we first met.
"What's going on?" | stepped in front of him.
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Still nothing, which only frustratedmore. "Hayden, talk to me."
Finally, he spoke, and his words completely threw me. "Do you like Steve?"
"What?" | let out a laugh.
"You've been talking about him non-stop this whole trip, Hayden muttered, sounding... sulky?
Wait-was he jealous?
I'd never seen him like this. Not even
when it cto Ho! Gere he'
I
wasyjedioss Wt Steve of all people.
| couldn't help myself. "Obviously I like him. Why else would | have talked about him the entire way here?"
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and started dragging the suitcase.
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He stopped and turned around. "Why aren't you coming?"
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Back when | was with Jace, I'd never have done this-always playing the perfect girlfriend.
But now? With Hayden? | was a whole lot more... bratty
He sighed and cback over. "You keep talking about another guy. Of course, it bugs me."
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