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

Chapter

28

It took me four hours on the high-speed train to reach Chiverton.

As I arrived, the town was just lighting up. It wasn't as bustling as Seavora, but it had its own charm with twinkling lights and a cozy, small-town vibe.

Lena called almost as soon as I arrived. "Are you there yet? Found a place to stay?"

She hadn't expected me to leave so suddenly. When she asked where I was headed, I gave her the address and train time. She wondered if I was leaving so fast to avoid Jace, thinking he might try to stop me.

But she was wrong. Jace wouldn't bother. He's probably furious, mad that I stood him up and disobeyed him.

So far, I seemed to be right. After he asked why I didn't show up for the marriage registration, he hadn't sent a single message or made another call.

Another reason was to avoid getting tangled up-not

stayed, it would only waste their energy and

was better to leave quickly

main phone number on airplane mode. Lena was calling my backup number, one even Jace didn't know about. This number had been my dad's. It had stayed silent in my phone's other SIM slot for ten years, and now, it was finally being used. "I haven't found a place yet, but I'm not in a rush," I said, looking around this unfamiliar place. I

sure it's safe, check the wardrobe and under the bed before you sleep, lock the windows, and bolt

concern.

forget to eat something. You should be able to find takeout there," Lena said

a hunk

matter what, always remember

an early surgery tomorrow," I reminded her before ending the

hurry to find a place to stay because I didn't want to stay in a hotel. I came here because this was

make a fortune in business. In the end, they didn't make money but

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