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

Chapter 353

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But who would've thought that behind closed doors, Desmond's life was so rough?

"Desmond was only human. He got tired too. I'd catch him sneaking out at night to smoke, trying to hide it from me. Every time, it broke my heart. I blamed myself for being such a burden," Tanya said, shaking her head like she was the tragic one.

"I wanted to leave him, not because I didn't love him, but because I loved him too much. I didn't want him to be so worn out." Her words painted her as some kind of martyr.

"Well, he's not tired anymore. He'll never be tired again," I muttered under my breath.

Tanya caught the bitterness in my voice. "You've never lived a day in my shoes. You don't get it," she snapped, her voice rising.

She stared at me, but after a beat, the anger drained from her face. "As for Desmond's death, I swear I didn't hurt him. I just wanted him to see my betrayal, to push him away so he'd leave on his own, set him free."

"The car accident wasn't your fault?" I whispered.

hard. "Desmond was so good to me-I'm not a

shot back, not letting her squirm out

eyes flickered, and she dropped her gaze. "I'll repay him in the

he'll probably run the other way," I retorted, cold as ice. I didn't hold

already dragged her off the ground and slapped her

me-how Desmond loved Tanya more than anything, how he'd give his life for her. He said Desmond treated her like she could do no wrong, like she was his everything. Now, listening to Tanya, all I could feel was pity for Desmond.

you everything. Once love becomes that lopsided, it's only a

in this life.

had no choice. Now that you've found your own happiness, please give me a break. Can't you bring Jace back?" Of course, Tanya's plea circled back to Jace. "Hasn't Jace already set you up? You've got a place to live, money to spend. Does it

lips together. "Keira, having a house and

got it. She wanted love and

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sure do ask for a lot," I shot back, letting

to her belly. "Who doesn't want a complete, happy life? And now, Desmond's parents refuse to acknowledge this child. I wanted to get an abortion, but Jace won't let me. So, he has to come back. My