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It hitwhy Lindey showed up today. She must've heard something from Jace and decided to check out Hayden
for herself.
"He's the lighting engineer," | said, trying to correct her view. "He's in charge of the entire lighting setup for this
project."
But Lindey, who was used to mingling with people way higher up the social ladder, just gavethis faint,
almost dismissive smile.
"You must be hungry. Let's go to the office and eat while we chat," Lindey suggested, her tone all gentle and
warm
"Alright," | replied, not wanting to turn her down.
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"Thanks," | said, trying to sound grateful and happy.
"If you'd just chome, | wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble," Lindey said, motioning forto sit
down. "Hurry and eat before it gets cold."
| didn't need to be told twice and dug in.
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down," Lindey chuckled, noticing how fast | was scarfing down the food.
"It's just so good," | said, matching her light tone perfectly.
| wasn't lying-after so many years with the Johnstons, I'd gotten used to this kind of thing.
Everyone was happy when | went along with it, so why not?
"Rea, is it really over between you and Jace?" Lindey finally asked, her voice dipping into more serious territory.
| paused, mid-bite, and nodded.
Lindey sighed. "Then it's his loss, and ours too-Matthew and I."
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| tightened my grip on the spoon, Wayne's words from last night flashing through my mind, sending a chill down
my spine.
Was she about to suggest Wayne?
"I'm not looking for anyone right now," | said quickly, cutting off whatever she was about to say.