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.

end, which only fueled my frustration. "Jace Johnston!"

at me?" His voice was low

scoffed. "I'm not that

your time to

Jace? Running off every time things get tough-who

a bitter laugh. "I'm human

off guard. I had no comeback for that. Fine," I said, my voice calmer but still firm. "But at least clean up your mess

was a brief pause before

immediately went to her. I couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh before replying. "She wants to get rid of the baby. And she had

trying to get herself killed?" Jace's voice hardened, anger creeping

in tone caught me off guard, leaving me speechless for

shock. Slowly lowering it from my

Chapter

mentioned Matthew.

standing there?" Hayden's voice

to find words, but they just...

lady has blood on her butt," a little

mom quickly hushed

Glancing over, I saw the mother and daughter storing

when it

Oh no.