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

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.

being with someone who

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

chuckled softly. "And why not? Give

someone had just electrocuted him. You already know the

my ex-fiancée. If you two get together, what does that make me? What will people

supposed to

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

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

cracked as he spoke. "Then can't you pity me,

fine, but

him. Anyone

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a quiet laugh. "Alright then-tell me. Who should I

course, he

injured arm before standing. "Take care of yourself,

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

of mistakes. I've paid for them, but you know I still love

person. You don't even have to love me back. You can