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?"

secret stayed hidden forever. Jace and I didn't even get our marriage certificate. Matthew and Lindey would definitely ask questions and find out, and Wayne would ask Matthew. "That's impossible. Jace loved you so much. Maybe there's some misunderstanding."

no other

people change,"

guys got

the door. I glanced up just in time to see a

from the yard. "Hayden,

Macy's question confirmed it, she must have already asked him for me. His response

could hear everything, and Wayne heard it too. "Rea, where are you?

safe to be

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

reflection in the window. "You'll always be like a brother to

of yourself," Wayne

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let me know when you're

said, "I thought you didn't

"Huh?" I was puzzled.

late, get some rest," Wayne said before hanging

setting my phone down. Just then, I