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

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As Wayne's words sank in, an image of Jace from our school days flashed in my mind-back when he was carefree, wild, like nothing could touch him. He had zero worries back then.

I used to think he'd always be that way, but somewhere along the line, he changed. And now, here we are.

Guess the future's unpredictable for a reason.

"Jace also told me to take care of our parents... and you," Wayne's voice softened even more. "He said when you get married, I should let him know so he can personally give you his blessings."

My chest tightened at that. A wave of frustration hit me. Jace had everyone on edge, thinking he was about to do something drastic, when really it seemed like he just wanted to disappear for a while. "So, he wasn't actually making arrangements for the end," I muttered bitterly.

Wayne sighed on the other end. "Maybe h struggles."

aling with things we don't understand. Everyone has their

I let out a mocking laugh. "Struggles? He's got a wife, a kid, and a career that's practically blowing up. What struggles? Is this some kind of melodramatic, 'poor me' thing?"

onto something, aren't you?" Wayne assumed my sarcasm came from

said firmly. "I stopped loving or hating him the

quiet for a few seconds. "It's not so

situation-and of

asked him, have you

bring

shifted gears. "What are

sounded a little thrown by the sudden change

off, leaving everything to you. What do

and you-whether he left or not, I'd always do my best to take care of you all. As for the

knew Hayden was

he'd be content with just managing things. temporarily. "Matthew kicked him out of RiverwaveCorp. Even if he comes back, I doubt he'll be able to return," I said, hinting at something

was sharp-he'd understand exactly what

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that he'd been so kind to me all these years, I