Chapter 314

Jessica's hand shook uncontrollably as she gripped the paring knife.

The man beside her slept deeply, completely unaware.

She couldn't bring herself to lower the blade.

At sixteen, she'd been accepted by recommendation into Riverside Media Institute, arriving in a city where everything felt unfamiliar.

Though Ines supported her and helped her secure a scholarship, Jessica refused to be a burden. At night, she'd set up a small stall in the park, selling paper-cut art for a bit of money.

One night, business was slow and she stayed out later than usual, only to be cornered by a group of thugs who nearly assaulted her.

She couldn't speak, not even to cry out for help, but Timothy-passing by— noticed something was wrong and intervened.

He chased off the gang and called the police, who soon dragged the troublemakers away.

All these years, she'd never forgotten the way he appeared beneath the streetlight, almost otherworldly, bringing with him a kind of awe she'd never known.

At the peak of her despair, when she'd nearly given up on life, Timothy had given her a reason to hope again.

He'd wrapped her trembling, filthy body in his suit jacket and personally walked her back to campus.

that night on, he'd lived in her

he'd already graduated college and become a rising star in the business world-the heir to The Lawson Group, with patents and accolades

Jessica, he was someone

fallen helplessly in love with him, quietly following every bit of news

talent, and his striking good looks drew her in

cross paths again,

marriage, and he'd always been so distant. Still, she believed he was different

his stature, proud and aloof, who made every second count in pursuit of success-yet he'd noticed a terrified girl being bullied on the street and had the kindness to step in,

always believed he

what those thugs, twelve years ago,

she supposed to go on living

was to leave him, to give his wife's place to the woman he truly

small wish-yet he refused

it

want

couldn't

herself to kill a

she choked back a sob and withdrew the knife from where it nearly touched

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