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.

out,” Jacob growled, still stung

genuinely worried, racking his brain for ways to help Lawrence heal, regretting the harsh

shaken up to drive,” Lawrence said, playing up a

cold glance

a


care about me, don’t you?” Lawrence pressed,

straight ahead, his lips

is full of

we just be honest

a storm, but he said

ever, like a tree too big to ignore. But that tree

holding you back,” Lawrence said,

can we just lay

steady on

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