“H-How is that even possible?” blurted Jackson with great difficulty.

Joyce felt bad for him, but she was too angry at the time, so she bellowed, “Why is that impossible? This is indeed the truth. Your girlfriend tried to trick Shane into marrying her.”

Jackson's mind went blank instantly. His dashing face turned pale while a defeated look crept up on it.

Seeing him in that state made Joyce hesitant to say anything else.

At the end of the day, he is just like Nat and Mr. Shane. They're all victims.

“Where is Jacqueline now?” asked Jackson in a raspy voice after he wiped his face.

“In the hotel. I had someone lock her in. Sorry about this, Dr. Baker,” answered Silas as he pushed his glasses up.

“It's fine. I understand,” replied Jackson as he forced a grin on his face. Then he added, “I have to go make a call.”

He lowered his head and walked away.

Joyce stared at his back and sighed before asking, “What do you think is wrong with Jacqueline? Dr. Baker is such an amazing guy. What's so bad about being with him? Why did she insist on doing all that?”

would I know?” said Silas

eyes at

a quiet corridor and took a deep

only silence was heard from

knew that Jacqueline was on the other end of that line

“Jacqueline,” muttered Jackson sadly.

with an expressionless face. “You learned all

Jackson as

tightened before she said, “In that case, let's break

she planned on neglecting him so that he would initiate the breakup. She could regain her freedom that way

Joyce had

her request,

“What do you mean?”

Have I not treated you right? Have I

went quiet for a few seconds. Her face was filled with disinterest when she answered, “You have been good to me, but that is not what I want. I don't love you. In

that why you did all that?” asked Jackson as he let out a mocking

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