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

Chapter 203

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The silence between Lindey and me was suffocating.

I was just about to come up with an excuse to end the call when Lindey's voice cut through, trembling with anger. "Matthew's like this because of that bitch. For that alone, I'll never forgive her."

She was practically spitting the words out. I had never heard Lindey sound so vicious before. It sent a chill down my spine, leaving me completely speechless.

"Rea," she said, "when you can, visit Matthew more often. You're the only one who can give him some peace."

Her words weighed heavy on me, but I agreed.

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After the call ended, I leaned back in my car seat, feeling completely drained, like something was crushing my chest, making it hard to breathe.

When I got home, I curled up on the couch, my mind racing, trying to piece everything together. Everything pointed to Thorsten. But the connection between him and Matthew-their business ties-and the fact that Thorsten's location was password-protected? That just made things feel even more suspicious.

hide, why go to such lengths

thought about it, the more my mind spun, and the fear of

the chaos in my mind. It was my go-to when things got

verge of cutting off

imagined it. Then I heard my

www

to the door. Even in broad daylight, there was always a chance of danger. Before unlocking it, I called

tracks. What

door, and there he was, looking effortlessly handsome in a black t-shirt and cargo pants- practical, yet somehow still

are you doing here?" I

forehead. The warmth

said, lowering his hand and lifting a grocery bag filled with fresh ingredients. The crisp Jeaves peeked out, and I could tell he'd just

Side dish: boiled spinach and chicken breast. How's that sound?" he asked, like a caring husband

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started to protest, "No, don't worry about it, it's too

"You can't eat anything greasy

was

of my daze, he was moving around the kitchen like he belonged there,

as I watched him tie on an apron and get