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

Chapter 409

Back when I was still with Jace, I'd always tell him to stop being so closed off, to try and be more chill so people wouldn't think he was some kind of untouchable He used to listen, kind of. But now? He was standing there, totally cut off from everyone.

"Ever since you guys broke up, Jace has been like this, Steve grumbled, shaking his head. "Dude walks around like the world owes him something."

I gave him a small smile, dodging the comment. "Steve, I need a favor."

I knew he was swamped with competitions and all, but this wasn't something I could ask anyone else. Steve raised a brow, immediately suspicious. "Let's hear it."

1 bit my lip. "I need help figuring out what really happened with my parents' car accident."

His face immediately darkened as I handed over the accident report, along with my theory. "You're the only one I trust to do this."

"Rea, what's the point?" Steve asked.

I looked down at the floor. "I know it won't bring them back, but I need to know. I need some closure."

There was a long pause. Finally, he asked, "Are you sure? No matter what you might find?"

my voice

"Alright," Steve finally agreed.

me. "I'll cover the cost,

knew he'd have to hire someone, and nothing came free

that now," he said. "We'll deal with it

Steve and I walked back to the main room, the party was in full swing. "Steve! Get over here, man! You're the star of the night. And Rea, seriously, you're always with Steve-playing favorites much?" "Hey, Steve's good to me," I joked, but I

erupted, full of playful whistles

at them like he was scolding a bunch of

piped up, "Rea, you should totally join our gang! Just say the word

from Jace's girlfriend to "one of the gang"? Not happening. But before I could say anything, a

to Jace. He stared at his phone, but didn't pick up. The whole room went weirdly quiet, and even the guy who had joked

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the phone to start ringing

good guess who was blowing up his

something else entirely. Either way, I had only come to talk to Steve, and now that we had, it was time for me to head out.

at the screen, frowning. Then I looked over at Jace.