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

him because of a stupid dream.

tightened at the sound of her voice. forced a smile, but it came out more

a response,

in my car,

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

why don't you just

out a long breath before starting

They must've gone a

urgent, so I didn't bother calling

day ended, my phone rang.

office, working," I replied, making sure to hint at his absence. It was his first day, and he was already

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Chapter 279

"I'm out

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

I felt a little guilty for jumping to

let me know when you're back," I

was good news, I hadn't told Yuna

"I will," Hayden said.