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

Chapter 31

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I hadn't really thought about any of this until Wayne's words brought those memories flooding back, like an old movie reel playing In my head.

"What did he do? Can you tell me?" Wayne asked softly when I didn't say anything.

If I didn't explain, they'd be confused. Jace would think I was just being dramatic, and when I got back, Matthew and Lindey would totally grill me about it too.

The easiest thing was to spill it now, so I wouldn't have to deal with all the questions later.

"He cheated on me," I said, making Wayne go silent on the other end.

Knowing he wouldn't believe it, I added, "It was his close friend's wife. Even your parents know about

their affair."

Wayne didn't say anything.

I smiled. "You know it's true, don't you?"

Matthew and Lindey would definitely ask questions and find out, and Wayne would

always called me his fiancée and made sure no other too close. If Wayne and I even got a little friendly, Jace would

people change,"

guys got

footsteps echoed outside the door. I glanced up just in time to see a rugged figure

voice carried from the

the guy I wanted to swap rooms with. Macy's question confirmed it, she must have already asked him for

I could hear everything, and Wayne heard it too. "Rea, where

safe to

me back to our conversation. "Tell your parents I'm fine. I'm just taking a few vacation days to have some fun. Even though Jace and I aren't getting married, they're still

smiled, catching my reflection in the window. "You'll always be like a brother to

of

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me know when you're back," I

he said, "I thought you didn't want me

"Huh?" I was puzzled.

late, get some rest," Wayne

my phone down. Just then, I heard the sound of running