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

Chapter 339

#25 BONUS

Seeing Tanya refuse to accept reality, I couldn't help but sneer. "You don't believe me? Fine. How about this-I've known Jace for over ten years. We practically grew up together. I probably even know his bathroom schedule."

I borrowed a line Steve used to tease me and Jace.

Tanya's face paled, her body swaying like she might lose her balance. She shook her head, like if she just denied it enough, it wouldn't be true. "No, that's not possible. It's not like that."

"Don't believe me? Go ahead, try it for yourself," I said, my voice cold and cutting.

She didn't respond. She just stood there, staring at me, frozen in place. Then, without another word, she turned and stumbled away, her steps shaky as she walked off.

I watched her retreat, but something at

er erratic behavior stayed with me. After a few seconds of

hesitation, I pulled out my phone and diacu Jace.

I almost forgot he'd been dodging everyone's calls, going MIA

"Rea," Jace's voice came through the line.

He actually answered. Hearing his voice pulled me back to reality, and I thought of all the people worried about him-about Matthew's condition. Without thinking, I snapped, "Where the hell are you? How old are you that you're still pulling these disappearing acts?" I hadn't even meant to scold him, but the words just flew out. I guess I'd been angrier than I realized.

only fueled my frustration. "Jace Johnston!" I snapped

to yell at me?" His voice was low and worn

scoffed. "I'm

your time to yell at anymore, Jace replied,

"What's with the melodrama, Jace? Running off every time things get tough-who

human too. Even I need a

my voice calmer

brief pause before Jace asked, "What

her. I couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh before replying. "She wants to get rid of the baby. And she had a pretty nasty confrontation with Desmond's mom

to get herself killed?" Jace's voice

guard, leaving me speechless for

there, staring at my phone in shock. Slowly lowering it from

Chapter

mentioned Matthew.

there?" Hayden's voice broke through

up at him, trying to find

her butt," a little kid's voice piped up

mom quickly hushed

Glancing over, I saw the mother and daughter storing

it hit

Oh no.