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

Chapter 500

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"It's raining outside. Can't you talk here? Lindey muttered, but one look from Matthew shut her up

"Mom, didn't you say you were going to make gnocchi? Let me help." Wayne finally spoke up, breaking the tension.

I didn't respond, just got up and followed Jace to the door, where he was waiting with an umbrella

Honestly, if he wanted privacy, there were a dozen rooms in the house. No real reason to head out into a downpour. But clearly, he had his reasons, so I didn't ask

"You cold? Need a jacket?" he offered, sounding unexpectedly thoughtful.

I couldn't deny that he'd been more considerate since our breakup. But it was too late for that

"No, I'm good." I took the umbrella from him and stepped into the rain.

Jace fell into step beside me, quiet for a beat. "Remember the last time we walked together in the rain like this?"

about a year ago, when Seavora had been half-flooded from days of nonstop rain. Some streets were so submerged they

walk home. But Jace wanted to call a

else? You're the CEO-if you

walked with everyone, umbrella in

pants to dodge

but his irritation didn't make me feel any better. So I'd stomped through a puddle on purpose, splashing him. He'd retaliated immediately, sending a wave of water right back

frustration melted into joy. By the time we got to

see why he wanted to walk in the

those memories? They

him down, bluntly.

turned bitter. "You don't have to be

puddle with a small smirk. "Just avoiding

rational now. Feels like a whole different you,"

been rational. It's just about knowing what I want and what I'm willing

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Chapter 500

"So, what did you need to tell me?