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

bed in the middle of the room, I

back together? Lena sounded

my lip. "We're getting our marriage certificate

before asking, "Are

window and looked at the crescent moon outside. "People change. He blocked Tanya's contact and promised not to see her again. I want to give him one more chance." After a pause, I added,

who can make you feel secure and happy." "Yeah," I replied, ending the call. I

on my back made me realize Jace was hugging me from behind. He wasn't wearing a shirt, just pajama

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

I stopped his

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

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grip tightening, but he didn't push further. He kissed my cheek. "Alright, you go take a shower and get some rest. Tomorrow morning, we'll go get the certificate and be the first ones there."

"Is there a prize

paused before

wasn't, so I made

for almost an hour, hoping

I came out.

had indeed fallen asleep.