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.

on some music. I don't really

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 I'd already said it, I had no choice but to roll

so I texted one of my doctor friends," I blurted out, trying to sound believable." She said listening to calming

I talked, the more I felt like a fraud. When did I

I needed to find out the truth behind my dad's

meds he'd bought. "Let's get you to

was still pounding, but I tore open the

a terrible idea, but it was just an antacid. It wouldn't kill

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

down fast. The pill left a nasty, bitter taste in my

Chapter 201

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Going to the hospital is the right call," Edward said, glancing over at me as he quickly

up at the hospital that my heart

on walking me inside, not wanting to leave me

come with me to the emergency room. While we waited, I quickly texted

me convince Edward that I was fine and that he didn't need to stick

to Matthew or Lindey. I don't want them to