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

Chapter 20

Seeing the hopeful eyes of Matthew and Lindey, finally nodded.

But deep down, I promised myself: if Jace had any more dealings with Tanya, even after we got married, I'd leave him without a second thought.

Everyone at the table sighed in relief when I agreed, and the atmosphere turned warm and relaxed.

After dinner, I couldn't just leave.

Back in the bedroom, the awkwardness between Jace and me was even worse.

"You go take a shower," Jace broke the silence first.

Just then, my phone rang. It was Lena. I glanced at Jace. "You go ahead. I'll take this call."

Jace went into the bathroom, and I answered the phone. Lena's voice had a hint of accusation. "Rea, you didn't sleep at my place last night, and you're not here tonight either. you go back to Jace's?"

Did

the big bed in the middle of the room, I replied

Jace are back together?

my lip. "We're getting our marriage certificate

was silent for a moment before asking, "Are you sure about

"People change. He blocked Tanya's contact and promised not

just said, " Rea, just remember you deserve someone who can make you feel secure and happy." "Yeah," I replied, ending the call. I stood there, lost in thought. My mind was blank, my

from behind. He wasn't wearing a shirt, just pajama pants. His arms, still damp from the shower, held

gently nipping and sending shivers down my spine, making

what he wanted, but I stopped his

certificate tomorrow. One more day wouldn't make a

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stiffened, his grip tightening, but he didn't push further. He kissed my cheek. "Alright, you go take a shower and get some rest.

laughed. "Is there a prize for

before replying,

I wasn't, so

the bathroom and stayed there for almost an hour, hoping he'd be

I came out.

asleep. His phone was on the nightstand,