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.

couldn't keep him here. Embarrassment and sadness welled up inside me,

still uneasy. He must've

business magnate of Seavora, he had never

in front

words I wanted to say stuck in my

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a bitter smile and said,

that, I curled up under the

I heard Jace's footsteps approaching. He kissed my

left, he

still did it. Maybe my constant forgiveness made

ignited inside me hadn't died down, I submerged myself

to cool

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

doing in my department? Who

and

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 mind sharing

for a few seconds. "Did

I said, feeling like a fool

with his pants off? If it's not that he can't do it, then

trailed off, not finishing

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

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

losing Desmond, and it was right for Jace to take care

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

Lena advised me.

stayed silent. 'Giving up on Jace is

Matthew and Lindey treated me

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Lindey, especially, was like a mother to me. She was the one who taught me what to do when I got my first period and

1. me.

this. Think about how good Jace has

fiancée. Maybe he's just being super nice,

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