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Jace's gaze darkened, and | gave him a faint smile. "Even if you don't say it, | already know who it is." "And who
do you think it is?" he asked, calm but clearly trying to gauge my reaction.
| met his eyes and didn't answer.
Jace shifted, sitting up straighter-like he was actually about to climb out of bed, injury be damned. "You don't
think it's Wayne, do you? Are you seriously planning to be with him just to get back ator... avenge Hayden?"
Of course, after years of dating me, he could still read my mind like a book.
"If it's not him, then tellwho it is," I shot back.
"Rea, it's not Wayne. How could you even think that? But honestly..." Jace said, shifting his stance. "I don't know
who it is, either. Back then, | just... guessed there had to be someone pulling the strings."
| stayed calm, my tone light being with him."
but deliberate. "If it's not him, even better. At least | won't feel any quilt about
Jace froze. "Rea..."
| exhaled slowly. "Jace, we've known each other for ten years. We were together for four. Then | fell in love with
Hayden.
"I've been through it all-the joy of unrequited love turning mutual and the rush of love at first sight. But
honestly? Love is exhausting. I'm tired of being the one who loves more.
"lI want to try being with someone who lovesmore this time."
Jace's expression hardened. "Fine," he said, his voice sharp. "If that's what you want, go ahead-but it absolutely
cannot be Wayne."
| chuckled softly. "And why not? Giveone good reason."
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He stiffened, like someone had just electrocuted him. You already know the reason, Rea. Do you really need me
to say it?
"He's my brother. You're my ex-fiancée. If you two get together, what does that make me? What will people think
of my family?
"How am | supposed to face you-or myself?"
| let the silence hang for two beats, meeting his gaze head-on. "So, what? I'm supposed to sacrifice my
happiness just to protect your pride and reputation?" That shut him up.
| watched him for a moment, then softened my tone. "I'm telling you this now so you have tto process It
That's all.
Jace's voice cracked as he spoke. "Then can't you pity me, just this once? Dook
would be fine, but not Wayne."
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"Someone else? | let out a quiet laugh. "Alright then-tell me. Who should | choose?"
Silence. Of course, he had nothing.
| glanced at his injured arm before standing. "Take care of yourself, Jace. Focus on healing.
"Rea." His voice stoppedin my tracks. | felt his hand grab my wrist just as | turned to leave. "What about me?
Could you... reconsider me?"
His eyes locked onto mine. "I admit | made a lot of mistakes. I've paid for them, but you know I still love you. |
always have. I'd give my life for you, Rea."
He paused, his voice dipping lower, almost vulnerable. "You said you want someone who loves you more. Then
letbe that person. You don't even have to loveback. You can keep loving Hayden if that's what you
need." The humility in his voice was startling. This wasn't the Jace | knew-he'd stripped away every last bit of
pride
"Rea," he whispered, pressing his forehead to the back of my hand, "just giveone more chance. I'm begging
you."
| looked out the window instead of at him. "But you're not exciting toanymore."
The words hit like a sledgehammer. Harsh? Maybe. Criiel? Definitely. But it was the truth.
Wasn't it excitement that made him cheated with Tanya behind my back? A craving for something new? A
thrill?
| didn't wait to see his reaction. | only felt his grip on my wrist slowly loosen until his hand fell away entirely.
| didn't say anything else. As | turned
to leave, | glanced back at Jace. He
was slumped in the@), looking
complebdifrecked, like all the fight
had drained out of him. Leaving the
hospital behind, | headed back to the
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Maybe it was because I'd been gone
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so long-or maybe it was just me-but
something felt... off. The place
seemed heavier ikesemearierdd hit
the drRePIWEh on the usual buzz.
When | stepped into my office,
everything was exactly as I'd left it:
neat, spotless, like a productivity
shrine. Someone had clearly been
keeping it all together in my absence.
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| glanced up to see one of the new
hires poking her head in. Fresh op of
college, she still hatkitiat WidSeyed
IGORVIKDESRry thought was written
all over her face. "Yeah," | said with a
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