Jarrod stepped into the room, one step at a time.
His gaze was cold and ruthless, like a malevolent spirit from the depths of hell.
âNicole, you astounded me.
â
Jarrodâs pitch eyes seemed to cut through Nicoleâs disheveled clothes.
He knelt down slowly, his icy fingertips lightly grazing her bruised skin before suddenly pressing hard.
âAhâ¦â Nicole cried out, her face turning ashen.
Jarrodâs grip didnât lighten.
His handâs veins stood out as he pressed harder as though he was trying to obliterate the marks with his own force.
His voice was low and tense as he spoke.
âYouâre in such a hurry that you canât even bother to close the door?â
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She knew he was barely containing his fury.
As her heart raced, preparing to explain, she noticed Kieran, whom Jarrod had just kicked away, charging back in front of her protectively.
âNicole is my woman.
I wonât let you harm her!â
Jarrod raised an eyebrow, his sneer sharp.
âYour woman?â
Kieran, despite trembling under Jarrodâs intimidating presence, stood his ground, driven by the promise of financial gains.
âYes! Sheâs my woman, and sheâs carrying my child.
You canât touch her!â
âSheâs carrying your child? I canât touch her?â Jarrod echoed Kieran, disbelief turning into mocking laughter.
Only Nicole knew how ominous that laugh was.
She pushed Kieran away, rebuking him, âStop lying! When did I get pregnant with your child?â
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Kieran, looking hurt, insisted, âNicole, youâre just upset.
A child needs a complete family.
You canât raise it alone! I donât care how many men youâve slept with.
Iâm sure the child is mine!â
His sincerity seemed genuine as if he truly believed his own words.
Nicole instantly saw through Kieran, suspecting someone mustâve bribed him to slander her.
âKieran, who paid you to defame me?â Nicole demanded angrily.
âNicole, did you say that because youâre scared?â Kieran gently patted her back, trying to offer comfort.
âDonât worry, honey.
Iâm here for you.
â
Honey? The word âhoneyâ made Nicoleâs skin crawl, fueling her desire to expose his deceit.