It was until he dreamt of the matter last month that he realized what actually happened back then. Despite just being eight, Jacqueline had plotted to distract him so that she could steal the drug and feed it to her parents.

The reason he knew she was responsible was that it was common knowledge the Graham family was trying to have a son but never succeeded despite not having any health problems. All of a sudden, something happened, causing them to no longer be able to conceive.

Only then did he connect the dots to Jacqueline stealing the medicine because she didn't want her parents to have another child.

In response, Jacqueline narrowed her gaze before cracking a devilish smile. “That's right. I was the one who took it.”

“I knew it!” Jackson tightened his fists further as a knot formed in his heart.

Just as expected, the recent incident wasn't the first time he inadvertently caused someone else harm because of Jacqueline.

Back when he was ten, he had already done so on her account.

Despite being a doctor whose life's mission was to save others, he ended up being manipulated by Jacqueline into doing harm.

I too am to blame.

I'm happy that you're willing to answer them truthfully. Also, it's time for me to go. This is our first meeting in months and will also be our last. Going forward, I'm not coming back to see you, as

Goodbye and good riddance!

toward the door with a

the emptier Jacqueline felt. The growing panic over

her neck, she reached out

Or else, she

Jackson stopped for a fleeting

him leave, her panic intensified, causing her to raise her voice further. “Jackie, don't go. I beg of you, don't

that, Jackson didn't stop nor turn around. Upon reaching the

the sight of the light from the opened door and that of Jackson stepping out,

by closing

separating them, Jackson's strong

control his emotions, he dropped

his cries were no

had declared that he had given up on her, listening to her pleas for him to stay still

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