Chapter 18

My heart was touched. Even though I was a foster child in this family, Jace's parents treated me with the same care and love as their own daughter. They made me feel like one of them.

I remembered Jace's brother, Wayne, joking that ever since I joined the family, both he and Jace had been knocked down the pecking order.

Lena was right. I could break up with Jace, but breaking away from his family would be much harder.

I took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

Everyone's eyes turned to me, and Lindey quickly got up and came over. "Rea, you're back. We were just waiting for you to have dinner."

"Hey Lindey, Matthew," I greeted them. Jace, who had been kicked by Matthew, stood up and came over.

He took my bag. "Why are you back so late?"

"I played some pool," I said. I knew Steve would tell him about our meeting, so there was no point in hiding it.

Jace frowned a bit. "Next time you want to go, call me to join."

He didn't like me hanging out for fun, especially without him.