Chapter 168

Jace's expression mirrored mine—totally frozen.

Ever since we broke up, it seemed like every time we crossed paths, it was some messy, dramatic scene that left us both pissed.

And now, here I was, laughing and messing around with Hayden, while he had Tanya glued to his side.

This was the same Jace who swore up and down he was done with her. Honestly, the whole "guys and their lying tongues" thing? Never felt more real.

I only hesitated for a second before forcing myself to look away. Some people are just better off not seen. Out of sight, out of mind, right?

Hayden, on the other hand, acted like Jace wasn't even in the room. He gently took my hand—not to grab my phone this time, but to say, "If you wanna take pics, just ask. I'll make sure I look good."

His voice had that teasing vibe, the kind that made you wonder if there was something more going on. For a second, it almost felt like we were couple.

That must've set Jace off because he stormed forward. "Rea, come outside with