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?‘

without hesitation if not

officer. A

eyebrow arched

Jeffrey looked bewildered.

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there,

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through on Samuel’s smartwatch immediately. “Are you and your mom

his tone mature for 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 appreciate it if you could come and have

few more questions and getting

before asking, “Sweetie, did you

nodded. “Yes,

son.

push further. If we keep backing down, he’ll get worse.

aback. She hadn’t expected Samuel to

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

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

thing. Indeed, Samuel’s devotion to Rebecca

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

police,” Samuel declared, standing by Rebecca’s side, his height barely reaching her waist. “If you

you not to call the cops right

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

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

wincing. “Ouch.

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

He couldn’t resist joking, “I’m pretty sure victims don’t just grab

and Samuel were kind of

was surprised he had the nerve to say that and

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you wouldn’t even be

and Samuel fell silent

today, not overtly, but there was a definite, subtle shift in his demeanor from what they’d

with a casual

at Samuel, who gave

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