Chapter 57

Wayne paused, looking at me puzzled.

I gave a bitter smile. "Your mom had it renovated."

Handing him his bag, I said, "You go ahead and settle in. I've got some packing to do too."

He nodded, and I headed to my room.

The room still had both my and Jace's stuff. It was clear no one had stayed here since I left.

'Looks like Jace hasn't been back at all. So where's he been? At Splendor Heights with Tanya?'

Thinking about it made my chest tighten again. I thought I had moved on from Jace, but the wound still needed time to heal.

I forced myself not to dwell on it and started packing.

Over the years, I had developed a habit of minimalism, so my clothes and personal items weren't excessive. Everything fit into one suitcase.

As I was almost done, there was a knock on the door. I walked over and opened it to find Wayne standing there.

He had changed clothes and glanced past me to see the open suitcase on the bed. His brow furrowed. "Are you moving out of our home?"

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