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.

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 of

"No, I'm not traveling.

your mommy and daddy?"

could. But they were

want to burden a child with my sadness. I nodded gently. "And to see my

a shy, playful look

I asked,

you a secret," she whispered, leaning in closer with a

too.

but laugh. It was quiet, but it warmed my

Wow! That's amazing!"

than two or three, her little voice still lisping a bit. I figured "boyfriend" probably meant a

in again, she whispered, "I'm

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boyfriend too."

boyfriend as cute as you?" I

then added,

just too cute. Even at her age, she knew how to admire a

handsome too, and cool," I said, thinking of Hayden. I threw in a little