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?"

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middle of

are back

bit my lip. "We're

for a moment before asking, "Are you

"People change. He blocked Tanya's contact and promised not to see her again. I want to give him one more chance." After

me well. Once I made up my mind, there was no point in arguing. She 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

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

found my neck, gently nipping and sending shivers down my spine, making

knew what he wanted, but I stopped his hand. "Let's

getting our marriage certificate tomorrow. One more day wouldn't make a

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cheek. "Alright, you go take a shower and get some rest. Tomorrow morning, we'll go get the certificate and be the first

laughed. "Is there a prize for

before replying,

but I wasn't, so I made a quick

there for almost an hour, hoping he'd be asleep by

I came out.

indeed fallen asleep. His phone was on the