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

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Chapter 183

Lindey liked women who were open and confident. As she always said, if someone looked meek and fragile, their heart and character probably weren't much bigger.

Judging by appearance wasn't ideal, but Lindey had been around long enough to have her reasons for thinking that way.

"I can't help you," I said bluntly.

"Why not?" Tanya's voice had a hint of panic.

I pressed my lips together for a second. "Lindey's strong-willed. You can't just change her mind that easily.

"But she cares about you. She'd at least listen to you," Tanya said, her gaze dropping, trying to look pitiful. You know my situation. Without Jace, I don't even know how I'll get through this." Desmond's death didn't make her this desperate, but now she couldn't imagine life without Jace?

I almost wanted to laugh.

"If you know Lindey cares about me, then you should also realize she'll never accept you," I said, because in Lindey's eyes, I was her ideal daughter-in-law. If it wasn't me, no one else would ever be good enough. Tanya went silent.

I

it yourself-not rely on other people," I said, getting to

softly, "But what if there wasn't a baby? Would

I made

done explaining, so I

when I told Lena about Tanya's request, she shook her head with a laugh. "She's

nerve."

stay with Jace, but getting accepted into the Johnston family?

lot about appearances and reputation. He might not demand Jace marry someone from a wealthy family, but

so she came to you for

"Do I look stupid or

always seemed like he had his head

is, it's not my problem anymore. Let's drop it-it's killing the vibe," I said,

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a hint of bitterness, warming me from

alcohol, but after a few glasses, I started feeling

She offered to

to my own

me a knowing grin. "Oh, really? Got something on your mind? Hoping to