NovelEnglishChapter 42 It was the bluntest thing I'd ever said.
Hayden looked slightly stunned, then replied in a super chill tone, "You're overthinking it.
I did not say anything.
He turned around and started cutting the watermelon, arranging each piece on the plate like little soldiers ready for inspection.
Looking at the perfectly cut watermelon, I suddenly felt this weird urge to snoop around his room. "Why aren't you eating? Just staring at it won't help," Macy teased as she walked over. Macy was such a character-hands on hips when scolding, but super caring and gentle when she showed concern. She could crack a dirty joke like nobody's business.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I was waiting for you. You really stood up forearlier," I said playfully, handing her the biggest piece of watermelon.
Macy didn't hesitate. She took a bite and said, "Sweet, but I can't have too much. My blood sugar's high." I started on my piece, but Hayden went back to his room and stayed there.
When it was tfor dinner, he left again. I wanted to ask if he was going to eat, but he moved so fast, I didn't get the chance.
Macy huffed beside me. "Hayden's so aloof. He only acts this way because he's got a thing for you. 'Acting what way?' I wondered.
I didn't ask, but his massage had worked wonders. After a good night's sleep, my foot felt fine.
The next morning, the place was eerily quiet, like it was deserted.
Still in my spaghetti-strap nightgown, I opened the door and was immediately met by two pairs of eyes at the table outside.
Hayden quickly looked away after a few seconds, and I noticed his ears turning red again.
I glanced down at my outfit and felt my face heat up.
I spun around to head back to my room, but Macy called out cheerfully, "Keira, why are you going back inside? Chave slentil soup." By the tI changed and cback out, Hayden was gone. I looked toward his room. "Why didn't he eat?" "You scared him off," Macy said, nudgingplayfully. "You've got sserious skills.
Macy waggled her eyebrows, and I knew exactly what she meant, but it wasn't true, "You're the one with all the dirty thoughts at your age. Think you can handle it?" I teased her.
+15 BONUS She gavea sharp look. "What did you say? Dirty thoughts? Have I been too nice to you these past few days that you think you can insult me?" I laughed. "No, no, it was a compliment. Even at your age, you're sharp and perceptive. Nothing gets past you.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"So, do you think there's a chance between you and Hayden?" Macy asked, her tone bouncing between casual and serious.
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I stared down at my feet, memories of Jace who used to massage them flooding back.
ng back, "Ljusk can't deal with romance right now. It's too painful." "Heartbroken, huh?" Macy clucked her tongue. "Best remedy is to I couldn't help but think, This granny is really open-minded." I pursed my lips. "I just want speace and quiet for now." find a new guy."
Macy let out a long sigh. "Sopportunities only conce in a lifetime. But it's up to you." She got up to wash her bowl, leavingalone to finish my soup.
After breakfast, I took off on my bike without checking if Hayden was out orstill in his room. Read the latest hapter there! hen I cback that evening, Macy was humming a tune, clearly in high spirits.
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