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. She can start fresh

was written all over

she used to be with you?"

remember what Wayne once told me: my past didn't matter to him. As long as

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

unwavering. "Why? Afraid she'll choose me? Or is it..."

a deliberate, almost menacing tone. "You don't need to know why. Just understand this: I.

word hit like a hammer,

walked toward me and scooped me

wonder-was his arm injury healed? Could he even carry me

Wayne's voice cut

tension was unbearable. Were they really about to throw

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 my limits-well, except for

his office.

I had no clue where

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