Chapter 339

Seeing Tanya refuse to accept reality, I couldn't help but sneer. "You don't believe me? Fine. How about this—I've known Jace for over ten years. We practically grew up together. I probably even know his bathroom schedule."

I borrowed a line Steve used to tease me and Jace.

Tanya's face paled, her body swaying like she might lose her balance. She shook her head, like if she just denied it enough, it wouldn't be true. "No, that's not possible. It's not like that."

"Don't believe me? Go ahead, try it for yourself," I said, my voice cold and cutting.

She didn't respond. She just stood there, staring at me, frozen in place. Then, without another word, she turned and stumbled away, her steps shaky as she walked off.

I watched her retreat, but something about her erratic behavior stayed with me. After a few seconds of hesitation, I pulled out my phone and dialed Jace.

I almost forgot he'd been dodging everyone's calls, going MIA.

"Rea," Jace's voice came through the line.

He actually