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Chapter 390
Hayden's tone was serious, and for a second, my teasing mood completely evaporated. | looked at him closely-
he seemed worn down, probably from dealing with Yuna's recovery and now this with me. | softened a bit,
pulling him closer. "Steve and | are just friends, that's why | can joke about him. There's literally nothing to worry
about."
The second the words left my mouth, | realized they cout wrong. | didn't mean to say there was nothing to
hide-it wasn't about hiding anything. I just didn't care because it wasn't that deep. Hayden's face relaxed a little.
"I know," he said quietly, "but it still bothers me."
And yeah, | got it. If he were talking about sgirl non-stop, I'd probably be annoyed too. Heck, | might've
kicked him out of the car by now.
"Sorry, that was wrong of me," | apologized quickly, feeling a little guilty.
Hayden's expression softened, but there was still a glint in his eyes. "Saying sorry isn't enough around here," he
said, his tone teasing but with that hint of something more.
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| caught on right away and leaned in closer, lowering my voice. "I'll make it up to you room."
His Adam's apple bobbed, and his ears went red. Yeah, he definitely got the message.
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Seeing him flustered like that made my playful side kick back in. "Hayden, I'm tired," | said, pretending to yawn
tically.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I'll carry you," he shot back without even thinking, totally serious.
We were in the middle of a crowded hotel lobby, and while he might've been all about that grand gesture, |
wasn't ready for it. "No, | was just teasing. | don't need-"
Before | could finish, Hayden sweptoff my feet-but instead of carrying me, he ploppedright on top of the
suitcase and started pushingalong.
| burst out laughing. I'd never been pushed on a suitcase before.
Back when | traveled with Jace for work, | was always the one hauling the luggage. I'd be in heels, dragging bags
that were way too heavy, and yeah, sometimes | wished he'd do something silly like pushon a suitcase. But |
never asked. It felt too childish. Too silly. Now, with Hayden, | didn't even have to ask. He just did it, making me
feel like a carefree kid as he pushedthrough the lobby, both of us laughing.
When we got to the elevator, | started to slide off, but Hayden heldthere.
"You won't be able to pushin while I'm
ing on it," | said.
"How do you know if we don't try?" he said, flashing that stubborn side of his.
J couldn't help but grin back. "Alright, let's see what you've got."
Hayden's expression shifted, and | could tell he was thinking of something else. | laughed, realizing how easily
my teasing had thrown him off track.
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Just as | was enjoying the moment, the elevator doors slid open-and my smile froze.
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"I have no one else," Jace said, his gaze never leavingas he stepped out of the elevator.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe guy started to say something but froze when he saw me, his face lighting up. "Ms. Kay?!"
He practically buzzed with excitement. "Mr. Johnston, | didn't know your fiancée was here."
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| froze, one foot hovering above the floor, and looked up at him.
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