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

Chapter 21

Chapter 721

Tears were still running down Demi's cheeks when the suddenly rented, "Hoses, the starving Grab me risotto,"

"On it," I said quickly, "Want some meat, too?"

She used to be all about meat-then complain about dieting right der

"Meat helps you heal, right? Why not?" she replied with a playful grin, Ne the old Demi was still in there somewhere.

Her smile hit me harder than her tears. How could she act so normal when I knew the wasn't okay? I forced a grin. "Alright. Pork belly sound good?

"Make sure it's marbled, not all lean or fat," she quipped, her usual picky self.

"Got it. Only the best for you," I promised, standing up.

But instead of leaving, I hovered outside her door, leaning against the frame. A moment later, the sound of her quiet sobs slipped through.

I pressed my back to the wall, eyes shut, my chest tightening like I couldn't breathe. After a second to pull myself together, I headed out to grab her food. That's when I ran into Jace.

mind flashed to the image of him coughing up blood-crimson dripping down his chin. It was so vivid, I

spotted me too, but neither

me, close enough for our shoulders to

of them as a couple, that's

we were now. Just two people,

of pea risotto, slow-roasted pork belly, and a salad," I told the cashier,

couldn't eat much, I got her extra-just in case. A dessert, too, because she deserved something

in hand, I left the restaurant. But there he was again-Jace,

car.

earlier, but now he was clearly waiting. I didn't say anything, just stared.

hospital

- 75 BONUS

was

glanced at the takeout bag. "You're still lying to

hesitated, then shrugged. "Fine. It's for

him-Jace was bound

The last time

up coughing blood. I bet part of him thought he'd have a

It messed with that