Chapter 14

Tanya's face went pale, tears welling up in her eyes, making her look so pitiful. "Jace, you're tired of me, aren't you?" she asked, tears starting to fall.

Jace stayed silent, a cold aura around him.

"But if Desmond were still here, I wouldn't be bothering you..." Tanya's voice had a desperate edge.

"Being bothered by you is one thing, but don't bother her," Jace said, referring to me.

It looked like they were about to argue. I didn't know if I should stay or leave.

"I get it. I won't bother you anymore, or her," Tanya said, turning abruptly and walking out.

This time, Jace didn't chase after her. He turned to me instead. I lowered my head slightly and started to walk away.

Jace followed closely behind me. As we stepped out of the café, a loud screeching of brakes caught our attention.

We both looked up to see Tanya being hit by a car coming out of a car park.

"Tanya!" Jace yelled, running toward her.

I hesitated for a few seconds, then followed him.

"Jace, the baby..." Tan