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

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

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Even though I wasn't so turned on that I'd lose control, if Jace answered the phone or left right now, I'd be mortified.

He swallowed hard and grabbed his phone, pressing the button to hang up. He continued kissing my neck and collarbone.

But the phone rang again a second later. I knew that if he didn't answer, there would be no peace for either of us.

Turning my face to the side, I said, "You should answer it.

Jace looked uneasy. He pulled the blanket over me, picked up the phone, and walked to the balcony.

Even though he closed the sliding door, I could still hear him.

"I can't come over. Ask the nurse to help you.

"I didn't say I wouldn't take care of you... I know it's my fault...

"Fine, stop crying. I'm coming, I'll be there soon."

Then I heard the click of a lighter.

Jace was smoking.

For the first time, he was smoking at home.

It was nearly ten minutes before Jace returned. The air was tinged with the tobacco smell.

His eyes looked uneasy as he said, "Um... I have to go out for a bit. It's Tanya, she's in the hospital, and there's no one to look after her..."

For once, he didn't lie to me or try to hide the truth.

A chill spread through my body under the blanket. "Is it appropriate for you, a man, to take care of her?"

"I'm just going to find a caregiver for her," Jace said, straightening his clothes.

him here. Embarrassment and sadness

looked up at me, his eyes still uneasy. He must've been afraid that

magnate of Seavora, he had never shown fear. Yet here he was,

front

that moment, the words I wanted to say stuck in my

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a bitter smile and said, "Be

I curled up under

Jace's footsteps approaching.

lips left, he

me, yet he still did it. Maybe my constant forgiveness

but the desire he ignited inside me hadn't died down, I submerged

to cool it

As the last bit of my emotional turmoil finally faded away, Lena's

department? Who is that

and

but he's going to take care of a widow in person? Is he out of his mind? Doesn't he know that will bring unnecessary trouble? Why would

a few

got halfway," I said, feeling like a fool as the words

"Jace can stop halfway even with his pants off? If it's not

trailed off, not finishing her

say it, but I understood. She meant that Jace didn't love

he wouldn't have left me like that. If he loved me, he wouldn't be spending the

was sad for Tanya losing Desmond, and it was right for Jace to

him, right? Then just let him

Lena advised me.

'Giving up on Jace

family felt like my own. Matthew and

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to me. She was the one who taught me

1. me.

why I was quiet. "Rea, maybe we're overthinking this. Think about how good Jace

fiancée. Maybe he's just being super

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