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

Chapter

212

Yuna was so lonely, she practically begged me to stay

I only had two days off, but to spend more time with her, I asked Ron for an extra two.

But all good things would come to an end, and eventually, I had to go.

Before I left, Yuna packed me some flower tea brewed with morning dew and food steamed with flower pollen and petals. She was determined to give me everything she cherished most.

I could tell she'd grown really attached to me, and that made me feel a kind of responsibility I couldn't quite explain.

"Keira, come visit me when you have time," Yuna said, avoiding my eyes.

I could see the tears welling up, though she tried to hide them.

She was this perfect mix of fragile but incredibly strong on the inside.

"Okay," I said quietly, not trusting myself to say much more.

nose too, worried

are like the softest blades-they

contact the doctor. Once it's all set, Hayden and I will come pick you up,"

I'll be waiting for you," Yuna replied, her words

shot a message to Lena. She told me to come

I flew back instead of taking the high-speed train. I slept through the whole flight, my dreams filled with memories of Yuna-us gardening, strolling by the river, staying up late, swapping

a taxi, but instead of going home, I headed to

there, my phone

me, so if he was calling now, it

Jace blurted out, "Did my dad really go gray

me like ice water. How was he only finding out about this now? Days later? And the fact that he

to respond. I couldn't find the words to express how

Jace pushed,

you?" I snapped, my patience- carefully

I was about to hang

me in the

you right. Those words screamed in

head.

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