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

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I decided to take the plunge-entering the last three digits of their birthdays.

It felt too obvious, but Matthew and Lindey always seemed to favor Jace a bit more, so I started with his numbers, then Wayne's.

As I typed in the last digit, my heart felt like it was about to explode. I couldn't even hear anything over the pounding in my chest. Edward was only ten meters away. I didn't dare look at him. I was locked on the screen, praying it would

work.

Suddenly, the "Private" label blinked to life. The password had worked. And right there, the destination popped up: Serenity Retreat.

I knew that place. It was one of the three wellness centers I'd researched. After all that effort, I finally had the answer I needed-those two crucial words.

I quickly reached to close the navigation history just as Edward opened the door.

His eyes immediately flicked to my hand and then to the screen. My hand was trembling, and sweat was starting to trickle down my back.

"Rea, what are you doing?" he asked, his voice tight with suspicion.

myself to stay calm. "Uh, I was just trying to put on some music. I don't really know how this system works," I said, trying to sound casual. Edward narrowed his eyes,

no sense at all. I'd just told him I felt sick-who tries to listen to music when they're in pain? My lie was ridiculous, but since

doctor friends," I blurted out, trying to sound believable." She said listening to calming music might help me relax. She also mentioned it could be acute gastritis or even appendicitis and suggested I get

a

did I have? I needed to find out the truth behind my dad's death. I

get you to the

taking the pills. My heart was still pounding, but I tore open the pack and popped one

water was a terrible idea, but it was just an antacid.

drink some water," Edward said, pouring from the thermos and handing me a cup. "Why would you take medicine

fast. The pill

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really are in pain. You're sweating like crazy. Going to the hospital is the right call," Edward said, glancing over at me as he

pulled up at the hospital that my heart finally stopped

walking me inside, not wanting to

choice but to let him come with me to the emergency room. While we waited, I quickly texted Lena, asking her to bail

arrived fast. She helped me convince Edward that I was fine and that he didn't need

don't mention this to Matthew or Lindey. I don't want them to worry," I said as