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

Chapter 512

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Yuna's eyes went red, soft and vulnerable-a total contrast to how I'd ever dealt with feelings.

With both Jace and Hayden, I'd always been upfront, no games, no second-guessing.

But Yuna? She was cautious, showing just enough to hint at her feelings, then pulling back, like she was scared to give too much away. Seeing her like this, I softened. "Did he say something that hurt you?"

She shook her head, barely. "He didn't reject me outright, but ever since I told him... he hasn't come back -here once."

Ouch. That was still rejection.

It was obvious Wade's heart was still stuck on Narelle,

"How many days has it been?" I asked, drumming my fingers lightly on the table.

"Three," she said, eyes misting up. "Honestly... I regret it. I regret telling him."

I frowned. "Why? Are you unsure how you feel?"

pink as she held back tears. "I really like him. I just wish I hadn't said

her book. "If I'd known this would happen, I wouldn't have told him. I'd rather just have him as a friend. Even if he doesn't like me, at least I'd still get to see him."

It finally clicked why she'd trekked through the rain

"Mm-hmm."

Oh, Yuna.

"You've been waiting all this time. Why

lip.

frowned. "Okay... what

face crumpled. "He doesn't

No replies. That pretty much said it

up on Narelle, I tried to ease her down gently. "Yuna, you've read enough romance novels. You know what this means." Her eyes filled with tears.

given

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of guy he is," I said, trying to

me. I told him about my heart surgery, and he was always so careful. "Every time we'd read together, he'd remind me to drink water, to rest, and when i I was time to eat,

got home safe. His care for me felt

was doing all that, then yeah, he'd definitely crossed some