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.

keep him here. Embarrassment and sadness welled

up at me, his eyes still uneasy. He must've been afraid that I'd cling to him and not

magnate of Seavora, he had never shown fear. Yet

in front of

the words I wanted to say

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forced a bitter smile and said, "Be careful on the

curled up under the blanket

heard Jace's footsteps approaching. He kissed my

left, he whispered,

knew this would hurt me, yet he still did it. Maybe my constant forgiveness made him think that hurting me once or twice was

ignited inside me hadn't

cool it

was lying in the tub, staring blankly. As the last bit of my emotional turmoil finally faded away,

doing in my department? Who is that

that Lena knew, and I

of his mind? Doesn't he know that will bring unnecessary trouble? Why would he get involved?" Even Lena thought it was inappropriate. I didn't mind sharing my humiliation with her. "What if

was stunned for a few seconds. "Did you two do

got halfway," I said, feeling like a

with his pants

not finishing her

but I understood. She meant that Jace didn't love me

me like that. If he loved me, he wouldn't be

Jace to take care of his close friend's widow, but he had crossed a

giving up on him, right? Then just let him go and find

Lena advised me.

'Giving up on Jace

own. Matthew

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to me. She was the one who taught me what to do when

1. me.

maybe we're overthinking this. Think

you're his fiancée. Maybe he's just being super nice, taking

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