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

Chapter 279

Hearing the same words now just felt like he was mocking me.

"I know," I said, then added, "I'm not a kid anymore.

Jace seemed to catch what I meant and gave me a tight smile. "I guess I'm just overthinking things."

I stayed quiet as he went on, "Just be careful, okay? Don't walk around distracted."

I nodded, but the image from my dream flashed through my mind-Jace, covered in blood. Seeing him here at the hospital made my heart clench, and before could stop myself, I asked, "What are you doing here?"

His lips moved like he was about to answer, but nothing came out.

"Aren't you-" I started, wanting to ask if he was okay.

But before I could finish, someone called out from down the hall. "Jace, hurry up.

It was Tanya.

Jace's tall frame blocked my view, but I recognized her voice instantly.

It all made sense now. He wasn't here because he was unwell-he was here with Tanya.

It was probably

over him

forced a smile, but it came out more mocking than anything. "You've got stuff to do. You should

response, I turned and walked

in my car, my phone buzzed twice. A

text from Tanya: [Keira, since you and Jace

back: [If you're that worried, why don't you just tie him to your hip? What I do is none of your

a long breath before

got there, Hayden wasn't around, and neither was Ron. They must've gone a

so I didn't bother calling

day ended, my phone rang. It was him,

absence. It was his

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"I'm out

I'll be back late, around seven. You should head home first. If you're hungry, grab something to eat, and I'll cook for you when

little guilty for jumping

something simple. Just let me know when you're back,"

I hadn't told

"I will," Hayden said.