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

Chapter

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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.

of taking the shot. "You really don't

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

Jace didn't get married, Jace's parents had been giving him the cold shoulder, and even people at work were talking. Rumors were flying that he cheated, which was why Keira left. People

got used to having Keira around, thinking she'd never leave. That's why you could say you weren't into her and why you haven't even tried looking for her." "How

argue. He effortlessly sank

huffed in annoyance. "Let's play another

up his next shot, "Keira loves you, but has dignity. If you did not do something to shatter her, she wouldn't have left like this." "What did I do?" Jace sounded

for you to figure out," Steve said, nudging his chin. "Sometimes, you need to ask yourself if you truly love Keira or if

to find her. If something happens to her, you'll never

made Jace miss his shot again. He threw his cue onto the

playing pool

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