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

Chapter 499

Chapter 499

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"Who was at the door just now?" Lena asked, clearly trying to dodge any convo that might bring me down.

"Tanya," I said, tugging the curtains open to see rain starting to patter outside. "Last time, she wanted to talk 'collaboration. Today, she was all chatty again. I ignored her."

"Her kid's set to be discharged in a month," Lena said, meaning Tanya's preemie. "The baby's actually doing well, but she hasn't visited even once."

I thought back to the last time I saw that tiny baby. "All she cares about is money. If Jace got custody, she'd be clinging to him so fast it'd make your head spin." "What could she possibly want to 'collaborate with you on?"

"No clue, but whatever it is, I'm not buying it. She's just... drama on two legs. Best to keep my distance," I said, not budging.

Lena stretched and got up. "You're right. Less contact, the better. But let's be real-if she's set on getting to you, she's not gonna back off after one or two brush-offs."

She laughed, heading to the bathroom. I picked up my phone and ordered breakfast.

I made my way over

she was all over, studying my face." You look pale, sweetie. I bet you haven't been resting or fully

be

quickly jumped in. "Let Rea sit down first. Standing

so caught up worrying," Lindey said, guiding me to the couch. Then she bustled off to the kitchen, probably to bring me

a long, thoughtful look. "You've lost weight. Is

I said it was

work stress. New project's got me running in

good. Jace, maybe you could talk to her boss?" Lindey suggested, setting

the pot, smirked. "Her real boss is

The room fell quiet.

Matthew spoke up. "So... are

I could work

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up,"

"You really