Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 5

My hand hurt from his grip. It was clear Jace was angry.

'Is he jealous?'

Just as I wondered, Jace let go of my hand, his eyes cold. "Rea, are you doing this to get back. at me because of what I said?"

I was shocked. I didn't think he'd see it that way!

"I didn't, I-" I began to explain but he interrupted me.

"Where did you touch him? Did you really touch him there?" Jace's jaw was tense, and his eyes had a fierce glint.

But this rare display of jealousy eased a lot of my frustration. It showed he did care about me. If he only saw me as a sister or a friend, he wouldn't care if I touched another guy. "No," I said again.

Just then, Brad walked out and whistled at me. "Hey creep, why are you hitting on my brother-in-law?"

Rudeness was typical from him, and this was no exception.

Looking at him, I couldn't help but wonder what I did to deserve this.

Tanya came over too. When I thought of her touching Jace earlier, I instinctively took Jace's

arm.

However, I didn't expect to feel his muscles tense up.

"Enough!" Tanya said, pinching Brad.

She stood in front of Jace and me, her face full of apology. "Jace, Keira, I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault, Jace said. Then he looked at Brad. "If you cause trouble again, no one will bail you out."

"Hmph," Brad scoffed, glaring at Jace. "Who do you think you are? Why should I even bother listening to you? If you want to be my brother-in-law, then maybe I'll consider it."

"Brad Twain!" Tanya scolded, hitting him again.

he likes you. Why else would he stick around day and

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been absent day and night, frequently leaving

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care of her. But did he need to

unyielding, instinctively raised his hand as Tanya hit him, causing her

a push and

and rushed to Tanya's side. He knelt on

hurts, Jace," Tanya's voice was weak.

I'll take you to the hospital. Don't be afraid," he

this was the first time I had seen him so frantic. And it was for another

carried Tanya to the car

I remained frozen.

anything happens to Tanya, you'll-regret it!" Brad stormed over and grabbed me

I didn't know what came over me.

finger marks appeared on

car, stared

probably didn't expect me to hit him, but after a brief second, he lost it and lunged

on her, I'll make sure

threat worked. Brad withdrew his hand, glaring at Jace

her stomach in pain. "Jace, it hurts so much! Hurry and take me to the hospital!" "Real"

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aside, jumped into the car, and drove.

Jace, who was carrying Tanya, urgently said, "Doctor, she's pregnant. She just fell,

steps suddenly felt heavy, and my heart

How can she be

panic-stricken face. 'Why is he so worried? Could

rushed into the ER, and Jace and I waited outside. I didn't know, Tanya well and didn't have any particular feelings for her,

his eyes fixed on the ER door, as if he had forgotten I was standing right beside him. Bitterness welled up inside me. I swallowed hard before finally speaking. "Is

want to speculate, so I asked

of shock flashing in his eyes, followed by a

a

for many years. He had died in a car accident

because Desmond asked me to," Jace