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.

head, whispering, "How did it end up like this? If you can't be my daughter-in-law, I can accept that, but now you're leaving our company too? Are you planning to cut ties with us completely?" Seeing her so upset made my chest tighten.

and Matthew, I promise," I offered, hoping

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

at the idea. Everyone seemed convinced that Hayden and I were a thing,

seeing anyone right now. And even if I were, no guy would get to make my

least stay so I can see you whenever I miss you, just by picking up the

words carried the kind of warmth and

"Even if I leave the company, I'm not leaving town.

I thought we were on the same page. But then she said, "Rea, there's something I need to tell you, but I'm

she was about to say, I could tell it wasn't going to be

maybe it's better if you don't,"

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smiled. "But I have to say

knows exactly how to be both firm and gentle

faint smile. "Alright,