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

Chapter 474

I didn't say a word.

Jace leaned closer. "Rea..."

"Don't you think it's kinda low to say something like that right now?" My words cut through the air, stopping him cold.

He froze, staring at me, his face turning red-shame and defeat written all over it. "Yeah... I've let my feelings cloud my judgment before. Hurt Desmond.

"And now, after you risked everything to save me, I've messed things up between you and Hayden too.

"And here I am, shamelessly trying to take advantage of the situation by saying something like that..."

He shook his head, disgusted with himself. "I'm not just a bad person-I'm not even worthy anymore." Without another word, he turned and left.

When Wayne and I headed to the airport, Jace didn't show up to say goodbye.

At the airport, Wayne handled check-in while I sat quietly in the waiting area, feeling... hollow. So hollow it was like my soul had detached, floating somewhere far off. I had no idea where I was going or what I wanted anymore.

"Miss, are you traveling alone?" A soft, sweet voice suddenly pulled me out of my fog.

and saw a little girl with blonde curls sitting next to me. She had bright eyes, her face full of innocent curiosity. Even though she was clearly foreign, something about her reminded me

"No, I'm not traveling. I'm

mommy and daddy?" she asked, her innocent curiosity

I could. But they were gone

didn't want to burden a child with my

hee," she giggled, giving me a shy, playful look like I'd just shared the

I asked, tilting my

secret," she whispered, leaning in closer with a mischievous smile. "I have a

too.

couldn't help but laugh. It was quiet, but

have a boyfriend? Wow! That's amazing!" I said, pretending to be

three, her little voice still lisping a bit. I figured "boyfriend" probably meant a close friend in

reaction. Leaning in

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boyfriend too."

boyfriend as cute as you?"

nodded eagerly, then added,

handsome. I couldn't stop smiling-she was just too cute. Even at her age, she knew how to admire

handsome too, and cool," I said, thinking of