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

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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.

was to avoid getting tangled up-not with

up my mind. If I stayed, it would only waste their energy

to leave quickly and not give them

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

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

her concern. "Alright, I will.

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

to order a hunk

matter what, always remember to take care of

rest too. You have an early surgery tomorrow," I reminded

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

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

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