Chapter 118

Chapter 118

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Jeffrey kept his composure, betraying no hint of emotion at Andrea’s query.

His unresponsiveness unsettled Andrea.

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“As long as I haven’t earned a death sentence, I’m the only one who gets to decide my fate,” Jeffrey responded, his voice calm and deliberate. “Even if you did save my life, that doesn’t give you the right to make decisions. for me.”

Andrea’s fingers clenched her sleeves tighter, feeling a heavy weight pressing on her heart.

Jeffrey’s rationality was almost terrifying. He was indeed a madman when it came to logic.

“Is there anything else you need?” Jeffrey inquired.

“No,” Andrea replied, feeling utterly drained and helpless from his brief response. “You can leave.”

Jeffrey gave a subtle nod and exited the room.

Andrea observed as his figure gradually vanished from sight. Her heart should have been crushed, but at that very instant, her fixation only intensified.

A voice echoed persistently in her mind, “If Rebecca can have him, so can you. He doesn’t love you because he met Rebecca first. If Rebecca were gone, he’d finally see you.”

Andrea thought, ‘That’s right. It’s all Rebecca’s fault. If she weren’t there, everything would have changed. Eliminate Rebecca, and he’ll have no choice but to truly see me.

Jeffrey left the hospital and went straight to Maple Garden. He showered and changed at his place before heading to Rebecca’s.

Seeing him, Rebecca tried to shut the door, but he easily pushed his way in. At that moment, Rebecca realized how important a security camera was.

“This is trespassing,” Rebecca accused.

Jeffrey handed her his phone, coolly saying, “Go ahead and call the police.”

Rebecca was speechless, thinking, ‘What can he do except this?‘

called without hesitation if

with his smartwatch glowing. “Hello, police officer. A man broke into our house. My mom told him to leave,

one eyebrow

Jeffrey looked bewildered.

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there, momentarily

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smartwatch immediately. “Are you and your mom safe

his age. “But this man has been entering our home without permission multiple times, and it’s causing a lot of distress for us. I’d

few more questions and getting their address, the officer ended the

“Sweetie, did you really just

“Yes, I

‘He’s my son. How can

him, but ignoring him just lets him push further. If we keep backing down, he’ll get worse.

was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Samuel to

affectionately ruffle his hair, her voice warm with pride. “You’re absolutely

their exchange. Instead of irritation, he felt an unexpected sense of pride. Samuel was brave enough to call the

a good thing. Indeed, Samuel’s devotion to

protective of her that he’d readily side against Jeffrey if

height barely reaching her waist. “If you leave now and wait for them

walked up to Samuel. “Didn’t your dad ever tell you not to call the cops right

Samuel answered honestly, without hesitation. “He’s always with other women.

his jaw and pinched Samuel’s cheek. “You’re really good at making things up. I don’t recall your parents teaching you how

frowned, wincing. “Ouch.

are you doing?” Rebecca pulled Jeffrey’s hand away, making him release

naturally glanced at her slender, pale hand. He couldn’t resist joking, “I’m pretty sure victims don’t just grab the bad guy’s hand

Samuel were kind

he had the nerve to say that

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if I hadn’t been shameless, you wouldn’t

and Samuel fell

not overtly, but there

with a casual smile, he added, “Mind if I borrow him

Samuel, who gave

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