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

Chapter 903

When Keira’s parents first passed away, she missed them so much it felt like self–inflicted. torture. She clawed at my own skin until it bled as if the physical pain could dull the ache of losing them.

The saying “longing cuts to the bone” couldn’t be truer.

“She’s impossible–just like her father, stubborn as a mule,” Sasha muttered. Patience had never been her strong suit.

“Bring her here next weekend when she’s not at school,” Keira offered. “I like Nina.”

“Great, I’ll pay you babysitting fees.”

Keira gave her a faint smile. “My rates are very high, you know.”

They strolled around the courtyard, and Keira eventually led her to a tea table where they sat down. She started preparing tea for her, letting the tranquil act of brewing set the tone.

“Keira,” she suddenly said, her tone unusually serious. “You’re living such a peaceful and carefree life now.”

Around the fire, brewing tea–it wasn’t just about the drink itself. It was about savoring the taste, reflecting on life.

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This was the very essence of why Keira created this courtyard. And judging by her expression, Sasha had come to understand it.

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I really want,” Keira said,

wit

placed the cup before her, she added, “You don’t lack money, Sasha. Don’t push yourself

her, and for a brief moment, her eyes glistened with unshed tears. Then, she

back, gazing at the sky above Keira’s courtyard. “All these years, the people closest to me only cared about how much money I could give them. Not once did anyone ask if I was

funny that way–they could overwhelm you in an instant. Keira’s words must have hit a nerve because Sasha’s

had endured a lot while with Thorsten–her patience, her compromises.

her. Sometimes, you just needed to let the sadness wash over you before

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and smiled at Keira. “It’s all in the past

about earning money from men?”

Still stuck on that?” She sniffed her tea. “Smells amazing.”

stayed silent, waiting for her to

men,” she said with a cheeky grin.

the way you phrase

“Just say

shot back, never one to

shrugged playfully. “If the

couldn’t help but laugh. “Is it just you now, or are you back with