Chapter 48: Clara’s cousin

Jace paused. He didn’t say anything but Eduardo knows he has to say something. “James Maslow,” Eduardo announced.

Jace’s eyes turned dark. He glared at Eduardo with an icy state. What, Maslow guy? How come, he is the man he went to sign a deal with at the hotel before stepping out into pandemonium and Arianna ending up in the hospital.

“James Maslow?” Jace asked. This is really difficult. Isn’t he related to Clara? At least that’s what he’s always believed they are to each other.

“Yes, Your dear Clara’s cousin” Eduardo smirked. He saw the looks on the boss’ gaze. He also felt that way, a while ago. But he gradually overcame the shock and brought him a report.

Jace didn’t say anything else. He got into the elevator and left. He needed to attend to more important things. Then he would come back to deal with that bastard.

Clara had fooled him all the while they were together? She always refers to him as her cousin, her maternal cousin and he never doubted her, because he loved her.

Were they really lovers? Was he the stupid one among the three of them? Many times, he had gone out drinking and partying with that Maslow Bastard.

He would deal with him so much that he wouldn’t be able to find the mouth with which to express it.

When Jace arrived at the hospital, the employees knew that the woman shot was the CEOs patient and every one of them bowed slightly in greeting as he passed by them. Jace would either wave a hand at them or just give a nod.

One of his bodyguards held the door for him as he stepped in. As he turned to glance at the direction that Arianna was, the latter also turned to glance at who stepped in and their eyes met.

Arianna glared at Jace as her gentle stare gradually turned hostile, irritating. Her gaze was filled with hatred and pain as she stared at the man who had made himself an enemy to her.

Jace saw her looks and knew that he had a lot of explanation and apologies to make. Richard and Genesis were the ones with Arianna when Jace walked in. They also saw her stares and the lovers exchanged glances.

Jace took a few steps towards Arianna “I’m so glad that you are awake. I have longed to see you open your eyes, Arianna”Jace commented.

Arianna didn’t say anything. She just stared at him. She doesn’t know what to say, in fact words are stuck in her throat. She remembered rushing towards him and shoving him aside.

The noise, that sound of gunshots rend her ears and she saw him hug her, hold her tight and plead with her to hold on. She remembered everything now.

Why did she do it, why did she save him after everything he’s done to her. The only thing she remembered was her reason was Eli. He is Eli’s father.

Whatever she’d done, she did it for her son, Eli. Jace Hudson doesn’t deserve any good treatment from her. He certainly does not.

“I’m sorry Arianna. Please forgive me” Jace said. He came closer and wanted to hold her hands, but Arianna moved her hands away from him.

“I know I hurt you big time, but I’m sorry. It’s going to be hard for you, but forgive me. Please Arianna, please, forgive me…” Jace pleaded.

His voice was solemn and his apologies were sincere. His eyes were moist, and wouldn’t stop staring at Arianna.

The latter just looked away. She’s not interested in talking to him. What should she forgive about him, the torture, the insults and humiliation, the restraining order or for taking her son away from her?

Which of them should she forgive? They all are a big deal to her. She doesn’t think it will be so easy to forgive him. But she knows he’s apologising to her because he feels that he owes her an apology?

She might have saved his life, she didn’t want anything from him. If he could give her son back to her, she would completely erase the memory of what he’s done to her and pretend that nothing ever happens.

“I will give you space for now Arianna. I hope you accept my apologies and forgive me. I promise you, Arianna, that I will never hurt again, forever” he said and stood up from beside her.

“Is she stable now?” He asked, his eyes fixed on Richard. He didn’t expect that Arianna would accept his apologies just like that, but he hoped that she would find a place in her heart to forgive him, for Eli’s sake.

“She’s stable now. Except for her injuries” Richard updated, glancing at Arianna and then back at Jace. He saw the frowned face of Arianna and the calm expressionless face of Jace.

“Let’s talk” Jace declared and walked towards the bedroom. He shut the door and motioned for Richard to sit down. The latter had never gone into the bedroom part of the room, he only thought it’s a lounge. But it’s way bigger and furnished than a regular, normal lounge.

“Are the wounds still fresh?” Jace asked, sitting on the edge of the bed. There were a few sofas and a double one. But he chose to sit on the bed.

“Yes. As a matter of fact, our attention will be on the wounds now. We want her to come out of coma, which is the first and most important part of her recovering” Richard explained.

“Please do whatever you can, to help it heal fast” Jace Hudson urged. Richard was observing Jace. Why is he showing so much concern for her?

“Sure,” Richard nodded. He glanced at Jace and their eyes met. Jace sighed softly and said “I’m sorry Richard, about how I treated Arianna in the past. If you can, please forgive me” he pleaded.

Richard said nothing. This cannot be the arrogant Jace Hudson. There is something off about this guy before him. What Chase said about him, is it true that he’s way more friendly and kind hearted than him?

“You didn’t really offend me. I just get furious because of the way you treated my friend. But since you have apologised to her, it’s the same for me” Richard replied.

Meanwhile, Genesis was whispering to her friend “… I can’t believe my eyes, Arianna. He sobbed and remained in his blood stain suit, and wouldn’t go home for hours.

And guess what today, his eyes were welled up with tears when you were in danger. He was anxious and desperate for you to come around.

I think the guy had changed greatly. There’s something about him that changed after you were shot in his place…”

“I don’t want to hear anything about him please. Can you just do me the favour and not talk about him?” Arianna requested weakly.