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.

She's single.

written all over him. "Like anyone you

to be with you?" Wayne sneered.

me: my past didn't matter to him. As long as it was me,

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

out a low chuckle, his confidence unwavering. "Why? Afraid she'll choose me? Or is it..."

tightened, his knuckles white. His voice dropped to a deliberate, almost menacing tone. "You don't need to know

word hit like a hammer, final

reply, Jace walked toward me

but wonder-was his arm injury

Wayne's voice cut

unbearable. Were they really about to throw

To my surprise, Wayne didn't stop him. As we crossed the threshold, I 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 enough, I felt safer with Jace. Maybe it was because, despite everything, Jace had always respected

his office.

had no clue where he planned

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