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.

with someone who loves me more

"Fine," he said, his voice sharp. "If that's what you want, go ahead-but

softly. "And why not? Give me one good

You already know

what does that make me?

I supposed

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

telling you

spoke. "Then can't you

be fine, but not

with him.

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else? I let out a quiet laugh. "Alright then-tell me. Who should

course, he had

standing. "Take care

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

"I admit I made a lot of mistakes. I've paid for them, but you know I still love you. I

vulnerable. "You said you want someone who loves you more. Then let me be that person. You don't even have to love me back. You can keep loving Hayden if that's what you need."

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