Convenient Marriage: Mr. Nelson's Love Trap by Hannah Baker

"I don't have any regret." Jessica felt happier and relieved now that Randolph was gone, she didn’t think she had done anything wrong.

Dolores stared at Jessica silently for a few moments before asking. "Have you considered whether or not this is against the law, and how it would affect me?"

"I have." Jessica believed she could continue to look after the kids for her if she managed to flee or that she would take responsibility if she was arrested, but she could no longer do so. "Even without me, you'll have a fantastic life. Matthew appears to be a kind man, and since you are the mother of his children, he will treat you properly even if it is for the sake of his children."

"So, you had everything prepared for me?" Dolores clenched her fists.

"Please accept my apologies." Jessica couldn't think of anything more to say.

Dolores was emotional, and it took all of her strength not to cry in front of Jessica. "What should I tell Samuel and Simona in the future after they claimed they missed you two days ago? That their grandmother is a murderer?"

Jessica's face tensed as she heard the word murderer.

Dolores had realized her lack of sensitivity and immediately regretted it.

"Enjoy your life." Jessica then stood up and walked over to the front door. She paused for a moment, her hand on the doorknob. "There's no going back for me now, don't blame me because I can't keep my commitment to look after you properly, I'm sincerely sorry."

Dolores was self-blaming and didn't realize the meaning behind her statements.

Jessica would have noticed her intention and stopped her if she had concerned her a little more.

She had the chance to put an end to it all, but now...

Dolores sobbed, her face buried in her hands, knowing Jessica would be going to prison no matter what.

She had the opportunity to have a happy life in her remaining years, but she decided to ruin it to get revenge on Randolph.

Was it all worth it?

Hearing Dolores cry hurt Jessica's heart. "Don't be sad, I made the decision understanding the repercussions, the only thing I forgot to consider was your and the children's feelings, tell them..."

them over and don't tell them what I did, I'm not

come to see me again," Jessica said as she opened

and fearful of regretting her decision if she stayed any

the hallway, staring as

with you privately?" Jessica

sensed Matthew's intention when he didn't respond, so he said, "You two

walked up to him, her hands clasped in front of her.

go on,” Matthew said calmly, his tone

I didn't take good care of her and now I've made her sad. I'm sad and guilty, and I'm afraid I won't be able to care for the kids any

not allow any more harm to come to them.” He didn't make a commitment, but he made it sounded like

piece of jewellery. “Please give it to

Matthew turned it down.

right now, so...” Jessica

situation and took the

on the platinum necklace. He contemplated the necklace as he remembered Jessica's words. “You left her this?” he inquired,

moment before responding, "Yes." She said after a

her feeling is unstable, have

to the

immediately bring her out, instead, he looked at Matthew for

Boyce understood that gesture and

took a step back and examined the necklace in his

convinced himself that if

but Jessica's method of putting it

then set the jewellery down and proceeded

was sobbing behind the half-opened

sad and

he

because she was feeling better, but because she