FreeNovelPaige's gaze locked onto his eyes, and what she saw there chilled her to the bone. There was an unmistakable intent to kill, a fervor that was both intense and clear.
He hadn't considered her feelings, not for a second, and the plight of their child didn't seem to cross his mind either.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFeeling as if her brain was suffocating, the instinct to survive kicked in, and she began to struggle with all her might. "Jeffrey!" It wasn't until her face turned an alarming shade of white that Jeffrey finally loosened his grip, his teeth clenched tightly.
"Don't think that by having a kid, you can get a hold on me. There's no way in hell I'd marry you. Dream on. If you know what's good for you, nyour price and then get the heck out of Eldorria City. And don't you ever cback." "Cough, cough, cough." Air rushed back into Paige's lungs, and she coughed violently, unaccustomed to the sudden influx. Her legs gave way, and she began to slide to the ground.
"Think it over and text me," Jeffrey said curtly as he walked back to his car.
Paige called out to him in desperation, "Jeffrey! Where are you going?" "To have dinner with my wife." Paige could never have imagined that he would actually leave her stranded on the roadside.
They were far from downtown, in the outskirts where not even a taxi could be hailed.
"Jeffrey, I underestimated just how cold-hearted you could be." When Karen called Jeffrey for the second time, he finally picked up. His voice was hoarse, as if he had been shouting.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Mom and Dad are asking if you're coming hfor dinner?" "Of course. I'm already on my way," Jeffrey replied, his voice lightening with a chuckle. "Wait for me." "Yeah. Did you send her packing?" Karen couldn't help but ask.
He knew exactly who "her referred to. "Yeah, don't get mad, I—" "I'm not mad, really." Karen laughed. "I've gotten over your past. Don't worry, I won't make a fuss over your ex. But let's not let my parents find out. They're just starting to see you in a new light." "Karen, I am so lucky to have you." Caught off guard by the compliment, Karen was momentarily speechless. "Why the sudden sentimentality?" "No reason." "Hurry up, then. The pies will be ready soon, and they're best when they're fresh out of the oven." "Alright." After hanging up, Karen stepped out to see her father placing a tray of pies on the table. Search The Find Nøvelwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
"Where's Jeffrey?" "He's on his way back. He said there was strouble at the office, and he had to go back to the Lopez Corporation to get sdocuments." Derek nodded, not thinking much of it. "I saw that woman looking for him earlier and thought..." "She's just a colleague. Jeffrey was avoiding her because he didn't want to deal with the paperwork, so he dodged her. To think she'd follow him all the way to our doorstep. Can you believe that?" "It was a bit surprising. So he's finished with work now?" Karen nodded. "Yes, don't worry. I'm keeping an eye on him." "I just hope you're not distracting him from his work." Karen stuck out her tongue and made a playful face, Derek shook his head and said helplessly, "You're about to get married and still acting like a kid." "I'll always be a kid to you guys. Mom said no matter how old I get, I'll always be your little girl." When Jeffrey knocked on the door, they were still chatting animatedly inside.
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"Karen, I'm back." "Great, cin and get ready for the pies." Karenbent down to fetch his slippers, then took his hand and led him inside. X
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