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

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49

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.

stiff, his expression shifting fast.

paused for effect, "When I bought bedding with her,

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

"That house was meant for you. It was decorated

giving it to someone else," I

You know her in-laws are treating her like dirt after Desmond died. She had nowhere else to go, so let her stay,"

mouth moved, but no words came

I knew

palm. "So, Jace, I'm only

one," Jace said, trying to soften his

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that way, you can keep one girl

"Real" Jace snapped.

calm, staring at

used to be so kind and generous. Why can't you tolerate Tanya? She's really

which is why I'm stepping aside for her.

"What are you talking about? What do you take me