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

Chapter

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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.

hurried here because I'd always wanted to visit. Another reason was to avoid getting tangled up-not with Jace, but with Matthew and Lindey. They'd definitely try to reach me

I stayed, it would only

that, it was better to leave quickly and

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

sure it's safe, check the wardrobe and

her concern.

to find takeout there," Lena said just as a delivery guy

a hunk to keep you company?" I

"Rea, no matter what, always remember to take care of

get some rest too. You have an early surgery tomorrow," I reminded her before

to stay because I didn't want to stay in a hotel. I came here because this was my hometown, more precisely, my

They moved there hoping to make a fortune in business. In the end, they didn't make money

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