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

Chapter 971

Under the table, Lena felt her mother’s foot nudge her a dear signal: Let Xandra win.

Lena gritted her teeth. Why was everyone fawning over a girlfriend who hadn’t even officially joined the family?

Annoyed, she huffed inwardly. The more you tell me to lose the harder I’ll fight to win.

The game began, and Lena’s starting hand was exceptional–practically a heavenly draw. She was only one card away from winning while the others still struggled with mismatched cards. It seemed like an easy victory was in the cards for her.

But then, as if under a spell, her luck took a sharp turn. None of the cards she needed showed up. Worse, every time she reached for a card, Xandra would intercept it with a call, blocking her progress entirely.

As the rounds continued, even her mother, Briana, reached a ready hand, while Lena was still stuck with the same cards she started with. Soon, her grandmother joined the fray, and eventually, even Xandra declared readiness.

Three players were now poised to win, leaving Lena the odd one out.

Game after game, Lena found herself in the same frustrating position. Her starting hands were promising, but they always ended in disaster.

couldn’t help but laugh. “What’s wrong, Lucky Aces? Did your Aunt Xandra jinx your

her tone half–teasing. “Lena, it’s fine to let her win a few

Who’s letting her win?! It’s

like a complete beginner. She was clumsy, arranging her deck with a nervous energy that reminded Lena of herself when she first started playing.

followed

can make her win, why does

to shake things up. She started playing erratically–breaking up good hands, ignoring opportunities to

Xandra stopped winning, and the victories shifted to their grandmother instead.

such a lucky streak in all my years of playing! Xandy, you’re my good luck charm.

not Xandy. But she held her tongue, thinking, At least Grandma’s happy. If she’s smiling now, maybe

ten at night. By the end, everyone except Lena seemed content.

satisfaction in

ready to leave, Xandra approached Lena. “Lena, can we exchange numbers?”

had already accepted the renaming fee and Xandra was

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