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

Chapter 123

Chapter 123

Her words hit me like a curveball.

"Lindey, I've already resigned, and I've got another interview lined up today."

"What? That fast?" Lindey looked genuinely shocked.

"Honestly, I decided to leave the day Jace and I didn't get our marriage certificate," I said, meeting her gaze without flinching.

"Working with Jace after everything would just be... weird. Even if Jace didn't want me to quit, I was planning to leave after the amusement park project wrapped up," I explained, trying to keep things simple.

Lindey shook her head. "It doesn't have to be like this, Rea. If it's awkward, you could transfer to another department or even a different branch. Just put some space between you two."

"I get that you're worried I might struggle somewhere else, but I really want to see what's out there," I said, making my point clear.

you're leaving our company too? Are you planning to cut ties with us completely?" Seeing her so upset made my chest tighten. After everything we'd been through, it was hard not

and Matthew, I promise," I offered,

be honest with me-are you seeing someone else? Is that why you're quitting? Are you worried he might

idea. Everyone seemed convinced that Hayden and I

And even if I were, no guy would get to make my decisions for me. You're way overthinking this,"

promise me you won't leave the company," Lindey said, then hesitated before adding, "At least stay so I can see you whenever I miss you, just by picking up

the kind of warmth

that. "Even if I leave the company, I'm not leaving town. I'll still be around, and you

I thought we were on the same page. But then she said, "Rea, there's something

she was about to say, I

maybe it's better if you

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but then she smiled. "But I have

wife-she knows exactly how to be both firm and gentle at the

faint smile.