She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 848:

Given Lawrence’s temperament, he should have stormed out, creating an unbridgeable chasm between them. Instead, he merely wiped the blood from his mouth and, with roguish defiance, declared, “There’s only one place in this world where I truly belong.”

Jacob continued to pierce him with an arctic glare.

“Your bed,” Lawrence added provocatively.

Jacob’s fist found Lawrence’s face again. Both sides of his face now blossomed with angry bruises.

Jacob hadn’t anticipated this; he’d expected Lawrence to evade the blow.

“Doesn’t striking me like that hurt your hand?” Lawrence asked without resentment. He lifted an immaculate ashtray from the table and offered it. “Use this instead. It won’t damage your knuckles, and it’ll make a more satisfying impact.”

Jacob’s rage intensified visibly.

returned the ashtray to its place and spoke with newfound gravity.

gaze, suppressing every flicker of emotion.

called after

silence

Jacob’s hurried movements, feeling the weight of his rejection. “Aren’t you even slightly

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against the doorframe for support. “Ten years ago, I lacked the courage to do this for you. Now

Jacob froze mid-motion.

to continue but winced

remained motionless, his eyes swimming with complicated emotions. After an eternity of silence, he opened them again, his tone remaining glacial. “And? What else

more.” Lawrence approached him cautiously. “I simply wanted you to know that I’m no longer a part of the Hayes family. If even you reject me, I’ll have nowhere left in

problem.” Jacob forced himself

out the door. However, the undeterred Lawrence soon reappeared,