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

Chapter 299

"Wayne, Jace is an adult. He has to deal with the consequences of his choices," I said.

Whether Matthew kicked him out or cut ties, it was all on Jace.

"I get that," Wayne sighed, "but seeing him and Dad at each other's throats is stressful. And if he leaves the company, it's definitely going to affect business."

I gave him a small, knowing smile. "Isn't that why you're here?"

Wayne looked taken aback. "I've never wanted to run the company. That's why I left in the first place."

Only he knew if that was the whole story, but it wasn't my place to judge.

Still, I shared my thoughts anyway. "Matthew must have a backup plan. If he's ready to let Jace go, it's because he knows the business will keep running without him," I said, keeping my tone practical. The world doesn't stop turning for anyone." Wayne just stared at me, speechless. He finally gave a bitter smile. "I guess I've been too narrow-minded."

"You just care too much," I said, giving him an out.

He looked at me. "Rea, you're different from four years ago."

Four years ago?

kid can grow up

called growing up," I said with

sighed softly, his gaze lingering on me with a mix of

at something deep inside. After my parents died and I moved into the Johnston residence, Wayne and Jace used to call me that. It was teasing, but with a warmth that made me feel like I belonged. But it had been such a long time since I'd heard

not good for you to get too caught up in it," I said, offering more advice than I usually would. Maybe because that old nickname brought back memories I thought

you're okay? If anything's wrong, just tell me. I'll

opened,

containers. He didn't look

a brief nod

stood up. "Rea, you haven't

opened my mouth to respond, but Hayden beat me to it. "We're about to

us

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always got his point

up on it immediately. "Alright