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

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Chapter 658

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Moments later, Jace barged in, heading straight for the bedroom without even glancing at me on the couch.

Wayne wiped the corner of his mouth. For a split second, I saw it-a faint smear of red.

Jace returned, and Wayne, as unbothered as ever, spoke up. "You don't always have to assume the worst of me."

Jace's eyes finally landed on me. His tense expression eased slightly when he saw I was still fully clothed, but his voice stayed sharp. "You shouldn't have gone after her."

Wayne grabbed a tissue, dabbing at his mouth before strolling to the liquor cabinet. He poured himself a drink, taking a slow sip. "She came after me," he replied, calm as ever.

His words sent a chill through me. Had he figured out I was trying to get close to him on purpose?

"Or is it you who's been watching her all along?" Jace fired back, cutting straight to the chase.

him an almost devil- may-care edge. "Don't forget, Jace-you're nothing to her now. She's single.

over him.

used to be with you?"

hit hard. I couldn't help but remember what Wayne once told me: my past didn't matter to

care," Jace snapped, his voice tight and unrelenting. "Anyone but

Afraid she'll choose me? Or is it..." He paused, his eyes narrowing. "You still want

His voice dropped to a deliberate, almost menacing tone. "You don't need

hit like a hammer, final

for a reply, Jace walked toward me and scooped

his arm injury healed? Could he even

her?" Wayne's voice

tension was unbearable. Were they really about to throw

exhaled in relief. Playing drunk to get closer to Wayne had seemed like a smart move at the time, but being in his space had put me on edge. Oddly

his office.

and placed me gently into his car. I had no clue where he planned to take me, but

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