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?"

said, my voice firm. "I

"Alright," Steve finally agreed.

exhaled quietly, relief flooding through me.

knew he'd have to hire someone, and nothing

he said. "We'll deal

over here, man! You're the star of the night. And Rea, seriously, you're

crowd erupted, full

at them like he was scolding a bunch of toddlers. "You guys better treat her right. She's

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

of the gang"? Not happening. But

went weirdly quiet, and even the guy who had joked about me joining their

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to start ringing again. This time, he shut it

who was blowing

tell if it was because I was here, or if it was something else entirely. Either way, I had only come to talk to Steve,

looked over at Jace.