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

Chapter

46

At Steve's pool hall, Jace took a shot and missed all the balls.

Steve shook his head lightly while wiping his cue. "Keira still hasn't replied to your message?"

Jace stayed silent. Steve aimed at the most awkwardly placed ball on the table. With a thud, the ball glided smoothly into the pocket.

"Doesn't make sense. She wasn't mad when you talked to her, so why is she being stubborn now?" Steve was puzzled.

Jace thought about the time Keira had come to play pool. "What did she ask you about back then?"

Steve pocketed another ball and perched himself on the pool table. "I told you, she asked if anything was going on between you, Tanya, and Desmond in school. I told her no, so her leaving has nothing to do with me." "I'm not blaming you. Why are you so defensive?" Jade said bitterly.

looked at the last ball on the table but glanced at Jace instead of taking the shot. "You really don't know

know. She's just throwing a tantrum. I've spoiled

been giving him the cold shoulder, and even people at work were talking. Rumors were flying that he cheated, which was why

why you could say you weren't into her and why you haven't even tried looking for

argue. He effortlessly sank the last ball, showcasing his

annoyance.

said as Jace lined up his next shot, "Keira loves you, but has dignity. If you did not do something to shatter her,

or if you're just too used to her." "Even if

her. If something happens to

his shot again. He threw his cue onto

out. Even playing pool couldn't go

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