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.

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

"No, I'm not traveling.

see your mommy and daddy?" she

But they were

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

playful look like

funny?" I asked, tilting my

leaning in closer with

too.

but laugh. It was quiet, but it warmed

boyfriend? Wow! That's amazing!" I

still lisping a bit. I figured "boyfriend" probably meant a close

reaction. Leaning in again, she whispered, "I'm going

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boyfriend too."

boyfriend as cute as you?" I

eagerly, then added,

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

boyfriend is handsome too, and cool," I said, thinking