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.

didn't need to ask why. It was probably

I was, stressing over him because of a stupid dream.

tightened at the sound of her voice. forced a smile, but it came out more mocking than anything. "You've got stuff to do. You

for a response,

second I got in my car, my phone buzzed twice. A

there it was-a text from Tanya: [Keira, since you and Jace are no

don't you just tie him to your hip? What I

out a long breath before starting the

there, Hayden wasn't around, and neither was Ron. They must've gone a little too hard at the welcome party and decided

wasn't urgent, so I didn't

my phone rang. It was him, asking where

I replied, making sure to hint at his absence. It was his first day, and

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Chapter 279

"I'm out

Shane, discussing business. 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 I get back," Hayden said, sounding as worried as ever about keeping me fed. So, he was actually out on business, not goofing off like

felt a little guilty for

need. I'll grab something simple. Just let me know when you're back," I said. I needed to talk to him about Yuna's surgery

though it was good news, I hadn't

"I will," Hayden said.