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

Chapter 294

People like Jace and Tanya only picked on those they thought wouldn't fight back.

They treated me like this because my silence and indifference made them think I was an easy target, never realizing it was just because I didn't give a damn.

But if they wanted to see me as weak, it was time to show them that even the quietest knife had a sharp edge.

My words made Jace's expression darken instantly. "Rea..."

"Let. Go." I snapped again.

But he still held on, his grip tight. "I'm not blaming you. I just... wanted to let you know."

"Are you trying to piss me off?" Each word was like a dagger, meant to cut deep. "Save it. I don't want to hear it." -

Jace's jaw clenched, and a vein pulsed at his temple. He was trying so hard to keep his cool.

The way b

way he looked at me... In the past, he would've walked away by now.

But today, he didn't. He held my gaze for a moment before finally saying. "The amusement park is opening as planned. I want you to be there."

I felt my breath hitch, the refusal stuck in my throat.

some random

always imagined standing there on opening day, at the highest

I'll stay away that day," Jace said quietly, almost like he

him. "That's

twisted the knife just a little deeper. "You stopped

face went blank, then he muttered, voice rough, "Do you have to stab me in the heart

done arguing. I reached for the

he

the door hard. He finally let go, and it

him flinch and take a step

better?"

the car and drove off. In the rearview mirror, Jace stood there, looking like a guy who realized too late just how badly he'd messed

at the stack of documents on the passenger seat, I pressed down on the gas and drove to a quiet, empty spot where I could finally be alone. Taking a deep

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hands shook. Finally, I had to close my eyes, my whole body trembling

were scared I wouldn't be able

report included photos from the scene. Even in black and white, the details were so horrifying that I felt like I

my nails into my palms, but it

imagined my parents had died like that-their bodies mangled

names on the report, I wouldn't have

but I was too numb to care who it was, let