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.

looked over 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 of home. They say kids can heal hearts, and in that

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

see your mommy and

wished I could. But

to burden a child with my sadness. I nodded gently.

she giggled, giving me a shy, playful look like

funny?" I asked,

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

too.

It was

That's

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

thrilled with my reaction. Leaning in again, she

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boyfriend too."

as cute as

eagerly, then added,

she meant handsome. I couldn't stop smiling-she was just too cute. Even at her age, she

and cool," I said, thinking of Hayden. I threw