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

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

+15 BONUS

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.

I couldn't keep him here. Embarrassment and sadness welled up

still uneasy. He must've been afraid that I'd cling to him and

had never shown fear.

in front

the words I wanted to say stuck

+15 BONUS

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

saying that, I curled up under

heard Jace's footsteps approaching.

left,

yet he still did it. Maybe my constant forgiveness made him think that

he ignited inside me hadn't died down, I

cool it

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

department? Who is that

surprised that Lena knew, and

that will bring unnecessary trouble? Why would he get involved?" Even Lena thought it was inappropriate. I didn't mind sharing my humiliation

stunned for a few

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

Lena, usually so elegant, swore loudly. "Jace can stop halfway even with his pants off?

trailed off, not finishing

say it, but I understood. She meant that

that. If he loved me, he wouldn't be spending the night

right for Jace to take

right? Then

Lena advised me.

up on Jace is

like my own. Matthew and Lindey treated

+15 BONUS

years. 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 washed

1. me.

"Rea, maybe we're overthinking this. Think about how good Jace has been to you

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255