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

Chapter 9

*Join us!* Jace agreed without consulting me.

Tanya sat down, looking at the food in front of her with a foodie expression. "Grilled fish, I've been craving this lately."

"Shall I order you some foie gras as well?" Jace's tone was casual,

"And add some dessert, yogurt ice cream with strawberry sauce, and orange juice," Tanya said, then turned to me, "Keira, would you like some orange juice too?" "No, I'll have water," I replied, putting a piece of fole gras into my mouth. It was smooth, delicate, with a faint milky aroma...

*Jace, was the foie gras you brought me before from this restaurant?" Tanya's words made me pause mid-chew.

I looked at him, noting his slightly stiff expression, "... Yes."

No wonder he knew the foie gras here was good. He had bought it for Tanya multiple times, while today was my first time having it-only because he felt guilty. Suddenly, the foie gras in my mouth lost its flavor, making it hard to swallow.

"No wonder the smell seemed familiar, Tanya said, smiling at Jace with a tender look that

made me feel stifled.

She then looked at me. "Keira, Jace must've brought you here often, so he knew the foie gras was good and brought it for me."

As if stabbing my heart wasn't enough, she twisted the knife. The feeling was utterly clear

now.

I looked at Jace. "No, this is the first time. I'm not as lucky as you, "Mrs. Blake'."

Tanya's smile faltered, and she lowered her gaze. "Desmond left me and... our child. Where's the luck in that?" Her voice quivered

Tears rolled down her cheeks.

taken aback, thinking, 'Huh?

called out

handed Tanya a tissue. "Tanya, don't think too much.

the tissue from Jace. and wiping her tears. "Sorry, my emotions are unstable due to the pregnancy. I've ruined your meal. I should go..." +15

stand up, but Jace grabbed her hand to stop her.

food. Try this grilled

a piece of

"Jace, why are you using your cutlery to

The current

"Jace, there's no need

my

once choked on fish bones, and ever since, Jace

me a hard time and then

is really good to

be good to if not me?" I replied, putting the fish into my mouth. After swallowing, I continued, "If he were good to other girls too, that would be wrong, wouldn't it?" Tanya

behavior was obvious unless I

along are you?"

Jace cut in, "Rea, your foie gras

wasn't dumb. I knew he was trying to stop me

had told me the baby wasn't his, so why couldn't

the baby, Jace's behavior showed

taste is

brought Tanya the same food, I didn't want to

met his gaze, and we stared at each other

gone. It was true, a

then, the waiter brought over the foie gras, dessert, and orange juice Tanya ordered. He set them down and

Tanya said, then turned to Jace. "Jace, could

of my