She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1596:

Jacob’s heart skipped a beat.

“There’s that intersection near your house,” Lawrence continued, his voice steady.

“A car blocked my view in the mirror. When I signaled, a huge truck came out of nowhere. I swear, my heart stopped.”

That spot was notorious for accidents, its blind corners a constant danger. If Lawrence hadn’t reacted fast, he might not be standing here. Jacob wanted to yell, but the words wouldn’t come. He was just relieved, deep down, that Lawrence was okay. If something had happened…

“Can we just talk?” Lawrence asked, his tone softer, more open than when he spoke to others. “No more games, just the truth.”

Jacob pushed him aside and stormed out with his things.

Lawrence trailed close behind. One was cold as ice, the other grinning like a kid. Kristian, seeing Lawrence unscathed, raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Jacob climbed into his car. As soon as he started it, Lawrence hopped into the passenger seat, still smiling.

Jacob growled, still

his brain for ways to help Lawrence heal, regretting the

up to drive,” Lawrence said, playing up a pitiful look. “You wouldn’t kick me

shot him a cold glance but stayed

Lawrence had said, a slower reaction could’ve

Lawrence pressed, leaning closer when Jacob didn’t kick

ahead, his

is full of

“Can we just be honest

heart was a storm, but he said

he thought he’d buried had grown back, stronger than ever, like a tree too big to ignore. But that tree had cracks, and Jacob couldn’t look

back,” Lawrence said, his

can we just lay

steady on the