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Chapter 485
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Even though Hayden had recorded Steve's last match for me, it just wasn't the same as being there.
"I'll save you the best seat, Steve said with a grin.
"You've got this! I threw him a quick fist pump through the screen.
He nodded. 'Take care of yourself too."
"Mhm, I'm about to eat something and crash," I mumbled, feeling exhaustion creeping in.
I hadn't slept well last night, but somehow pushed through today. Now? I was ready to pass out. As soon as the call ended, I tossed my phone aside and stared at the dark kitchen.
It would've been nice if Hayden were here to cook, but hope-he was keeping his distance, playing that proud game. Wonder how long that'll last.
That thought lingered as I finally drifted off, completely wiped after almost twenty-four hours awake. When I opened my eyes again, sunlight streamed through the windows.
Even after all that sleep, I felt groggy. I turned over, burying my face in the pillow, but the moment ! moved, pain shot through my whole body. "Oww," I groaned, half asleep, "Hayden, can you rub my back? Silence.
I waited, expecting to hear him or feel the bed shift. Nothing. "Hay..." I started again, but the rest of his name got stuck in my throat.
He wasn't here. Why was I calling for him?
Stupid habits.
It was the same with Jace. I'd gotten used to having him around, and now I was falling into the same pattern with Hayden. Always depending on someone being there, and now I had to break that habit all over again.
Once more, I was alone.
The phone rang, snapping me out of it. It had been buzzing for a while before I finally grabbed it.
Wayne.
He'd texted earlier, but I ignored him. Now he was calling. If I didn't answer, knowing Wayne, he'd probably show up at my door.
Might as well get it over with.
After a beat, I picked up. "Wayne."
"Still in bed?" He could tell from my voice.
"Mhm. What's up?" I really wasn't in the mood.
He paused. "What's going on with you and Hayden?"
I hesitated, not sure if I even wanted to get into it. "Can we not?"
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Chapter 495
"Hayden still doesn't believe you?" Wayne asked, already knowing.
1 stayed quiet. No point in going over it again.
Wayne took the silence as confirmation. He didn't push, though. "I'm downstairs. Brought you breakfast."
"Downstairs?" I sat up, glancing at the window.
"Yeah, outside your office building.
I let out a breath. "I'm still at home, Wayne. Don't wait for me. No idea when I'll make it in."
"That's fine. I'll leave it on your desk," he said, not giving me a chance to argue.
I thought about Lena's advice-her little game to make Hayden jealous by showing I wasn't waiting around. So, I let Wayne do his thing.
Later, Wayne texted me a picture: [breakfast, perfectly arranged on your desk.]
But by the time I got to the office, my desk was completely empty.
Where was my breakfast?