Jarrod observed Nicole recounting these events with a calm detachment as if they were someone elseâs experiences.
A sharp, excruciating pain surged in Jarrodâs heart, making it hard for him to breathe.
If Nicoleâs story held truth, everything was a meticulously crafted plot set by Jamie.
His resentment toward Nicole might have been based on a complete misunderstanding.
At this time, Nicoleâs previous words echoed in Jarrodâs mind.
âJarrod, you have to believe meâ¦â âJarrod, I really did come to see you back thenâ¦â âJarrod, didnât you ever suspect that it might all have been orchestrated by Jamie?â
Nicoleâs cries and pleading for understanding were all around his mind.
However, in those days, he had chosen to ignore everything Nicole said.
Seeing the transformation in Jarrodâs expression, Nicole felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
Her joy was so profound that she couldnât help but smile broadly.
âJarrod, if youâre still in doubt, you could investigate the kidnapping case in Swynborough from eight years ago.
â
âNo, no need⦠I donât have to check anythingâ¦â Jarrod struggled to speak.
He didnât see the point in delving into it.
After all, Jamie had already revealed the truth to him, and he had hoped to remain oblivious for the rest of his lifeâ¦
Jarrod knew Nicole was telling the truth.
It was just that he chose to overlook it, all because he was attempting to delude himself.
Because he lacked the courage to face it head-on!
Now, Nicole had shattered his illusion, leaving him unable to deny the truth anymore.
Thus, the darkness and the sinnersâ wickedness were laid bare.
Jarrod could no longer fool himself!
âJarrod Schultz! Do you really think weâre even now? How absurd!â
Nicole taunted.
âYou think you deserve forgiveness? You belong in helt!â
Nicoleâs words struck Jarrod like a physical blow.
His face was void of expression, his soul seemingly lost, standing there like a lifeless shell.
Jarrod was engulfed in profound despair.
But was this enough to punish Jarrod? Of course not! Nicoleâs aim wasnât merely to see him broken-hearted for his previous mistreatment toward her.
Nicole was determined to make Jarrod endure all the suffering she had experienced.
She believed this bastard deserved every bit of it.
Flipping her hair back, Nicole said flirtatiously, âMr.
Schultz, Iâve got other matters to attend to, so I wonât linger here.
Farewell!â
Jarrod, still in a state of shock, snapped out of it when he realized Nicole was leaving.
âDonât leave, Nicole.
â
The moment he talked, his voice was raspy, and he could hardly get the words out.
Nicole looked back with an icy smile.
âHonestly, I think itâs for the best if we never cross paths again.
â
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âNo, please donât goâ¦â Jarrodâs heart sank as he looked into Nicoleâs scornful eyes.
His mind went blank, unable to say another word.
His heart seemed like it was under attack by a swarm of ants, causing such immense pain that he couldnât help but clutch his chest in agony.
Heâd prefer if Nicole called him Jarrod instead of using the formal Mr.
Schultz.
âPlease, Nicole⦠donât leaveâ¦â Jarrodâs eyes were bloodshot, filled with a desperation that seemed on the verge of erupting.
âNicole, not a day has gone by in these five years when you werenât in my thoughts.
Iâve held you close in my heart every night.
If you hadnât appeared the other night, I wouldnât have known if you were still out there.
â
Nicole quickly grasped the meaning behind Jarrodâs words.
All of a sudden, she felt a wave of revulsion.
No rational soul would share a bed with a lifeless body for five years.
No doubt about it, Jarrod had taken leave of his senses.
His unconventional way of grieving left no doubt about his eccentricity!
âNicole!â Jarrod grasped her arm with a desperate grip.
His eyes were filled with longing and urgency.
âPlease give me another chance to make things right.
I wonât hurt you again.
Iâll treat you well, okay?â