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Jace raised his hand, tugging at his tie. "Rea, what the heck are you even trying to do? Why'd you bail on our marriage registration and then just disappear?" The convo had shifted from business to personal stuff, which was his main worry.

"I'm not causing trouble," I said firmly.

"This isn't causing trouble? Do you have any idea how crazy things have been at home? My mom was so upset she ended up in the hospital," Jace snapped.

Hearing that Lindey was hospitalized made me feel guilty, but that didn't change anything. My guilt toward Matthew and Lindey couldn't erase the pain Jace had put me through. "I'll explain and apologize to your mom."

"That's not the point. Why didn't you want to register our marriage?" Jace tugged at his collar.

I thought, 'He's the one who cheated, yet he acts like I'm the one at fault. Fine, if that's how he wants. to play it, I'll make it clear who's really been wronged.

it

I lowered my gaze, staring at his wristwatch. "I went to Splendor Heights."

The moment I said it, his chair screeched loudly against the floor.

expression shifting fast. "Rea,

living there is a fact, and..." I paused for effect, "When I bought bedding with her,

a step back, keeping the space between us. "Jace, I don't like overthinking or guessing, but

house was meant for you. It was decorated to your taste because I

ended up giving it to

to her. I just let her crash there for a bit. You know her in-laws are treating her like dirt after Desmond died. She had nowhere else to go, so let her stay," Jace explained quickly. I smiled. "So, you were

mouth moved, but no words came

I knew the

Jace, I'm only good enough

get you a new one," Jace said, trying to soften

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"Oh, that way, you can keep one

"Real" Jace snapped.

stayed calm,

nodded. "Do you have to be this petty? You used to be so kind and generous. Why can't you tolerate Tanya?

having a rough time. I know that, which is why I'm stepping aside for her. Go ahead, take care of her, marry her, and be a

second, Jace grabbed my arm. "What are you talking

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