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

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"No, I just want Nina back ASAP," she shot back, looking like she hadn't slept in days.

Aw, poor thing. Except, not really. "You've waited this long. What's a few more days?"

The second I finished, Sasha's temper hit full send. "Keira, what's that supposed to mean? You're not planning to double-cross me, are you?"

"I'm saying, wait a couple of days," I replied.

"Wait for what? What are you pulling now?" Her tone screamed 'I'm onto you.'

I glanced out the window. "I'm waiting for someone to come back safely."

She grabbed my arm. "You're planning to use Nina to trade for Xander, aren't you?"

did know about Xander. No point pretending. "Yeah,"

"How can you be

your kid, yet here you are, using her like a chess piece," I shot back, zero sympathy. Let's be real-Sasha handed Nina over as leverage. Now she was mad I played the game better? Her glare could've melted

defeated. "Guess there's no one you can trust in this world except

dramatic monologue. "Nina's fine. She'll see you in

She

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Once inside, I showered, changed, and ordered some takeout. After eating, I ran a few errands and then headed to Uncle Damien's apartment. Lately, I'd been dreaming about Narelle. Weird, right? Dreams are

whole world had been her parents, so I grabbed a few gifts and made

Damien, Aunt Abby!" I knocked a few times, calling out. No answer. I

I dialed

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double-checked my phone. Yep, the number was right. "Who is this?" I

caregiver. He and his wife are in

hospital, I found them in the same room.

dreaming about Narelle. She was practically shouting at me

I haven't been around," I said as soon as I