Chapter 104

"Wayne, what's going on?"

Even though I had a pretty good idea of what was happening the second I saw him in that uniform, I couldn't help but ask. The whole situation was so absurd it almost felt like a joke.

I thought, 'Seriously? Is Hayden being in my life such a big deal that the entire Johnston family had to get involved?'

The weirdest part was Wayne had been working abroad for years. Wasn't he supposed to be heading back overseas? How did he end up at RiverwaveCorp? Was he staying here for good now?

"I'm here to work, Ms. Kay. I look forward to your guidance," Wayne said, reaching out his hand, completely calm.

Even though I was totally thrown off, I reached out too, our fingers barely brushing. "Welcome, Way—"

I stopped mid-sentence, realizing I had no clue how to address him now.

Now that he was officially here for work, and technically my superior, calling him Wayne felt too casual.

"You can still call me Wayne," he said with that same warm smile.

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