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

Chapter

180

Just because Tanya said she was waiting for me, did that mean I had to drop everything and go? Who did

she think she was?

I ignored the message, not giving it a second thought. Meanwhile, Jace kept staring at me, completely unaware of the notification that had flashed across the screen.

"Rea, are you seriously done with me? Jace asked, his eyes bloodshot.

I was so tired of this conversation. How many times did I have to say it? "What do I have to do to make you get it? Marry Hayden just to prove I'm serious?"

I'd already kissed Hayden just to get Jace off my back, but he still refused to believe I meant it.

"Keira Kay!" he growled my name.

That tone used to make me nervous. But now? I didn't feel a thing.

how things shift when you stop caring about

else to say it. Even if every guy on this planet disappeared and you were the last one standing, I still

ice water at him. For a second, he just stared at me,

written all over his face-anger, frustration, and that look of you're

gonna regret this," he

wheel tighter. "I

to me-if I get hurt, or worse-still won't regret it?" His words came

him a confused glance. His eyes were red. "I know I messed up. I know I hurt you. I've tried everything to fix it,

his head, his eyes getting glassier with unshed tears. "What, do you want me to get down on my knees and

real regret-I could

he

tough-guy persona. But some things, once

said calmly. "Because nothing you do is going to change

out a bitter laugh. "So, that's it, huh? You're just

didn't say anything, because honestly, yeah, that was pretty much what I was

nodding. He turned away,

saw him wipe the corner of