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

Chapter 622

Chapter 622

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Jace's gaze darkened, and I gave him a faint smile. "Even if you don't say it, I already know who it is." "And who do you think it is?" he asked, calm but clearly trying to gauge my reaction.

I met his eyes and didn't answer.

Jace shifted, sitting up straighter-like he was actually about to climb out of bed, injury be damned. "You don't think it's Wayne, do you? Are you seriously planning to be with him just to get back at me or... avenge Hayden?" Of course, after years of dating me, he could still read my mind like a book.

"If it's not him, then tell me who it is," I shot back.

"Rea, it's not Wayne. How could you even think that? But honestly..." Jace said, shifting his stance. "I don't know who it is, either. Back then, I just... guessed there had to be someone pulling the strings."

I stayed calm, my tone light being with him."

but deliberate. "If it's not him, even better. At least I won't feel any quilt about

Jace froze. "Rea..."

I exhaled slowly. "Jace, we've known each other for ten years. We were together for four. Then I fell in love with Hayden.

"I've been through it all-the joy of unrequited love turning mutual and the rush of love at first sight. But honestly? Love is exhausting. I'm tired of being the one who loves more.

someone who loves me more

voice sharp. "If that's what you

not? Give

know the reason,

you two get together, what

supposed to face you-or

two beats, meeting his gaze head-on. "So, what? I'm supposed to sacrifice my happiness just to protect your pride

for a moment, then softened my tone. "I'm telling you this now so

"Then can't you

be fine, but

him.

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out a quiet laugh. "Alright then-tell me. Who

course, he

at his injured arm before standing. "Take care of yourself, Jace. Focus

grab my wrist just as I turned to leave. "What about me?

made a lot of mistakes. I've paid for them, but

even have to love me back. You can keep loving Hayden if that's what you need." The humility in his voice was

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