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

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

someone she could never

him, quietly following every bit of

his talent, and his striking good looks drew her in deeper with

Timothy would ever cross paths again, but life has a way

marriage, and he'd always been so distant. Still,

of success-yet he'd noticed a terrified girl being bullied on the street and had the kindness to step in, even escorting her safely

believed he

he'd done what those thugs, twelve years ago, had failed to

supposed to go on

wanted was to leave him, to give his

small wish-yet he

had it come to

really did want to

couldn't do

kill a fish, let alone stab a

the pain that felt like it was tearing her heart to pieces, she choked back a sob and withdrew the knife

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