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.

Embarrassment and

looked up at me, his eyes still uneasy. He must've been afraid that I'd cling to him and

magnate of Seavora, he had never shown

in front

wanted to say stuck in my

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bitter smile and said,

up under the

moment later, I heard Jace's footsteps approaching.

his lips left,

did it. Maybe my constant forgiveness made him think that

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

cool

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

my department? Who is

surprised that Lena knew, and I didn't

care of a widow in person? Is he out 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

for a few

feeling like a fool as

halfway even with his pants off? If it's not that he can't do

off, not finishing her

understood. She meant that

wouldn't have left me like that. If

right for Jace to take care of his

him, right? Then just let him

Lena advised me.

Jace

felt like my own. Matthew

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mother to me. She was the one who taught me what to do when I got my first period

1. me.

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

says you're his fiancée. Maybe he's

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