The Comeback Queen (Phoebe Jenkins) novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Phoebe looked at Jamar’s face and couldn’t help but laugh. She remembered how heil pull the same stunt whenever he annoyed her, and she chose to ignore him

Back then, Phoebe figured that’s what close siblings did, so she just put up with it.

Now, Phoebe scoffed, Jamar, have you lost your brain!”

Jamar looked at her in disbelief. “What did you say?”

Jamar thought this would be the perfect excuse to make up with Phoebe, yet here she was, not buying his act even after he’d lowered himself this mach

“I said you’re brain–dead” Phoebe replied.

Jamar raised his voice, sounding hurt. “My hands and feet hurt, Phoebe. Are you seriously not going to care!”

Phoebe rolled her eyes at him. “Like I care With that, she called for Lexir, picked up the basin, and walked on.

Jamar stood there, looking frustrated and angry. “Phoebe, you’re just great. I can see right through you now.”

She doesn’t care about me at all, Jamar thought. She’s just getting colder and colder. His words sounded rough, but deep down, he felt miserable.

Phoebe didn’t look bark or pause, replying, “Good. Now go wash your brian out

When they came back after washing up, Lexie noticed Reece standing right where Jamar had been. She turned to Phoebe and said. “Is he here to see you too?”

Lexie was genuinely confused. Whether it was Jamar, the pop star, or Reece, the movie star, they both openly took Sienna’s side, going against Phoebe

Yet, here they were, coming to make up with Phoebe behind her back. Honestly. Phoche’s words fit perfectly, both of them really seemed brain- dead.

Phoebe was equally speechless. The two of them took turns showing up; it was like they had issues or something.

So before Reece could speak, Phoebe looked straight at him and said, “You go wash your brain out too.”

Reece’s face fell, and he grumbled. “I haven’t lost my brain.”

Phoebe smirked. Then you’re still brain–dead”

Reece laughed unexpectedly. “Feel better now that you’ve gotten that out? If you’re done, can we talk“”

Phoebe shook her head. “We’re done. Nothing left to say,”

Reece frowned. I don’t want to hear that again. He glanced at Lexie, then back at Phoebe, lowering his voice. “If you keep this up, I won’t mind going public with our relationship,”

Phoebe raised an eyebrow and said. “It’s just an ex–boyfriend. If you want to go public, go for it,”

Reece was about to lose it. I told you, I don’t agree with breaking up” He’d never once considered breaking up with her, much less agreed to it. Phoebe rolled her eyes. “Like 1 care whether you agree or not, 1 dumped you, case closed”

Then Phoebe continued, her tone growing impatient, “You and Jamar are so annoying. Can’t you just give me some peace!

Reece, however, remained persistent. “If you talk to me alone, I’ll give you all the peace you want.”

Reece felt like if they didn’t clear things up. Phoebe would only drift further away. Especially with Maddox getting closer to her, his sense of urgency grew.

Phoebe shook her head. “If you’re here to make me delete that recording, then save your breath”

At those words, Reece’s expression changed slightly. He hadn’t expected her to know that Sienna had asked him to get her to delete the recording.

Phoebe had been watching him the entire time, noticing the fleeting change on his face, which only made her feel more amused. In the past, she’d probably feel devastated by this. Luckily, now, she neither loved nor hated him

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“Reece, I’m starting to agree more with something Maddox said earlier today,” Phoebe remarked.

Reece took a deep breath and said softly. “What, you think I’m your enemy now! I don’t just come to you for this”

Reece wanted to clear up the misunderstanding and made amends with her. Of course, he also really wanted her to delete the recording, or at least not make it public.

Phoebe’s pure was icy. “You actually disgust me right now”

Reece’s face fell again. He coaxed. “Phoebe, can you stop acting like this, please!”

Why couldn’t she just sit down and talk! Does she really need to make things so awkward and say such hurtful things? Reece thought.

The phrase “stop acting like this was the last thing Phoebe wanted to hear.

“You’re more and more like the Jenkins family. If you’ve got issues, go fix them instead of trying to feel important in my life,” Phoebe said, grabbing Lexic and heading off

Reece wanted to stop her; he was determined to get through to her today.

Just then, Maddox appeared from the side, striding over casually, as if Reece wasn’t even there.

With a grin, Maddox looked at Phoebe and asked. “Pheebs, are we making breakfast ourselves tomorrow, or should we grab some at one of the villagers‘ house?

Phoebe smiled back. “Anything in particular you want to eat?

Maddox’s eyes lit up. “You mean I get to pick!”

“Yep, as long as I know how to make it, Phoebe replied.

Maddox didn’t hesitate. “I’d love a sandwich”

Phoebe nodded. “Sure, I’ll get up early and make sandwiches for everyone”

Maddox nudged Reece aside subtly. “Awesome. Make sure to wake me up, and I’ll get

et up early to help”

Phoebe nodded. “Deal!” Then she waved a hand and said, “Alright, we’re heading back. You should LEE

Maddox waved back at them. “Goodnight”

Once she’d gone back to her room, Reece shot Maddox a cold look. “Maddox, sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong isn’t exactly a good habit. Maddox arched a brow, saying, “And clinging like this isn’t either. She’s already told you she’s disgusted, why keep trying? You’re just pathetic.

Sizing Reece up, Maddox thought the guy just had a trashy vibe. It was a good thing Phoebe had broken up with him.

But Maddox couldn’t understand why Reece was still clinging to her, especially when Phoebe’s dislike of Sienna was so obvious.

Phoebe didn’t like Sienna. But Reece chose another woman over his girlfriend and then had the nerve to come

Anyone with eyes could tell that P crawling back. What a joke!

Maddox scoffed. “And you think you’re someone special, huh?” He folded his arms, adding tauntingly, “I’m making it my business. What are you gonna do about it!”

“Your” Reece shouted. He had never dealt with someone this unreasonable and brazen before. He looked at Maddox, a frown deepening on his face. “What’s your angle with Phoebel”

Reece’s glare grew colder. “Phoebe’s not someone you can just mess around with. Get that thought out of your head.”

Phoebe got back to the room, she noticed Lexie staring at her. Smiling, she asked, “Why are you looking at me like that?”

Phoebe shrugged. “Just a mistake I made when I was young.”

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