GoodReadChapter 294 People like Jace and Tanya only picked on those they thought wouldn't fight back.
They treatedlike this because my silence and indifference made them think I was an easy target, never realizing it was just because I didn't give a damn.
But if they wanted to seeas weak, it was tto show them that even the quietest knife had a sharp edge. My words made Jace's expression darken instantly. "Rea..." "Let. Go." I snapped again.
But he still held on, his grip tight. "I'm not blaming you. I just... wanted to let you know." "Are you trying to pissoff?" Each word was like a dagger, meant to cut deep. "Save it. I don't want to hear it." Jace's jaw clenched, and a vein pulsed at his temple. He was trying so hard to keep his cool.
The way b way he looked at me... In the past, he would've walked away by now.
But today, he didn't. He held my gaze for a moment before finally saying. "The amusement park is opening as planned. I want you to be there." I felt my breath hitch, the refusal stuck in my throat.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThat park wasn't just srandom project-it meant everything to me.
I'd always imagined standing there on opening day, at the highest point, and telling Dad all about it.
"If you don't want to go because of me, I'll stay away that day," Jace said quietly, almost like he could sense my hesitation. It was almost sad, how hard he was trying to make it work.
I looked at him. "That's not necessary." Then I twisted the knife just a little deeper. "You stopped affectinga long tago." His face went blank, then he muttered, voice rough, "Do you have to stabin the heart to feel I was done arguing. I reached for the car door. "I have things to do." "Will you go?" he asked, still holding on.
"We'll see," I said, yanking the door hard. He finally let go, and it slammed shut with a loud bang.
Through the window, I saw him flinch and take a step back.
better?" I started the car and drove off. In the rearview mirror, Jace stood there, looking like a guy who realized too late just how badly he'd messed up.
I let out a long breath as I pulled out of the parking lot. Glancing at the stack of documents on the passenger seat, I pressed down on the gas and drove to a quiet, empty spot where I could finally be alone. Taking a deep breath, I picked up the accident report and started flipping through it, page by page.
+25 BONUS Chapter 294 The more I read, the more my hands shook. Finally, I had to close my eyes, my whole body trembling like might just break apart.
I think I finally got why Matthew and Lindey didn't wantto see this. They were scared I wouldn't be able to handle it. And now, I wasn't so sure they were wrong.
The report included photos from the scene. Even in black and white, the details were so horrifying that I felt like I was going to break apart.
Cold sweat soaked my skin. I dug my nails into my palms, but it didn't help.
I never imagined my parents had died like that-their bodies mangled beyond recognition....
If it weren't for their names on the report, I wouldn't have believed it was them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMy phone buzzed, but I was too numb to care who it was, let alone answer.
I forced myself to keep reading, but my hands were shaking so badly couldn't even hold the thin stack of papers.
Black spots blurred my vision, and I knew I'd hit my breaking point. The shock was overwhelming: couldn't take it. My hand fumbled for my phone, but everything started to fade.
Somewhere in the distance, I heard someone calling my name, but I couldn't respond.
drifted into a nightmare-my parents, the car crash, and something tob esh, painful to face. Ah=" screamed, unable to hold it in..
Kiki! Kiki..." he voice was soft, gentle, trying to pullback.
1 my mind, I saw my parents' faces.
Ciki, let's have gnocchi with cumin and ground beef for lunch, okay?" Today's Bonus Offer
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