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 monster. How could I ever want to take his

shot back, not letting her squirm out of the

flickered, and she dropped her gaze.

probably run the

weren't pregnant, I would've already dragged her off the

Jace had once told 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. He

costs you everything. Once love becomes that lopsided, it's only a matter of time before it all

was lucky. She had Desmond's love in this life. But she was too greedy, and

hateful. But I 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 house and money isn't enough

wanted love

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ask for a lot,"

I wanted to get an abortion, but Jace won't let me. So, he has to come back. My child needs a father." Hearing that, I suddenly thought Jace might be dumber