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?"

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

Back then, Jace always called me his fiancée and made sure no other too close. If Wayne and I

change," I

guys got

footsteps echoed outside the door. I glanced up just

the yard.

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

hear everything, and Wayne heard it too.

safe

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 my family." "And what about

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

of yourself,"

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me know when you're back," I replied

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

"Huh?" I was puzzled.

rest," Wayne said before hanging

then, I heard the sound of