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

Chapter 168

Jace's expression mirrored mine-totally frozen.

Ever since we broke up, it seemed like every time we crossed paths, it was some messy, dramatic scene that left us both pissed.

And now, here I was, laughing and messing around with Hayden, while he had Tanya glued to his side.

This was the same Jace who swore up and down he was done with her. Honestly, the whole "guys and their lying tongues thing? Never felt more real.

I only hesitated for a second before forcing myself to look away. Some people are just better off not seen. Out of sight, out of mind, right?

Hayden, on the other hand, acted like Jace wasn't even in the room. He gently took my hand-not to grab my phone this time, but to say, "If you wanna take pics, just ask. I'll make sure I look good."

His voice had that teasing vibe, the kind that made you wonder if there was something more going on. For a second, it almost felt like we were couple.

That must've set Jace off because he stormed forward "Rea, come outside with me," he said, like he had the right to boss me around. He didn't even care Tanya was watching.

I didn't bother looking at him. "I don't have time for this I said.

Hayden was hooked up to an IV, and there was no way I

out, clearly about to try and drag me away. Before he even touched me, though, Hayden stepped in, blocking him. Their eyes locked, and the

wasn't going anywhere good, and I could feel it. Hayden was still hooked up to the IV, and while I knew he could take

to step in, it would only make things worse, I was the reason they were ready to throw down in the first

glanced over at Tanya, who was visibly unhappy. "Aren't you gonna pull

must've freaked her out, because she flinched. Without saying anything, she grabbed Jace's arm. "Jace, I'm not feeling well. You need to take me to get my IV." Without a word, she grabbed Jace's arm. "Jace, I'm not feeling well. You need to take me to get my IV." Wait-what? She needed an IV too? What kind

head around it when the nurse called out, "Who's here for the fetal protection TV? Come over

infusion room was practically empty Other

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could

Fetal protection?

baby

the doctor's calling me," she mumbled. She tugged him away, forcing Jace to tear his

me, to go after Hayden. But because of Tanya, he held

like royalty. People practically fell over themselves to make him happy. He was never the one bending for anyone-but