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.

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 and change my

I stayed,

was better to leave quickly

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

late. Find a good hotel, make sure it's safe, check the wardrobe and under the bed before you sleep, lock the windows, and

touched by her concern. "Alright, I

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

to order a hunk to keep you company?"

relief. "Rea, no matter what, always

You have an early surgery tomorrow," I reminded her

stay because I didn't want to stay in a hotel. I came here because this

to make a fortune in business. In

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