“Snap! Eachsh rang out, clear and painfully sharp.


    The sound buzzed in Nicole’s ears, drowning out everything else in her world.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    “Jarrod…” Her lips shook uncontrobly, her voice faltering.


    “Jarrod, please, let him go.


    He’s innocent… Please, just let him go!”


    Nicole clutched at Jarrod’s sleeve, her entire weight leaning on him, who seemed devil-Like, as she screamed, “Let him go! Jarrod! Please, let him go!” Her eyes were red, her voice raspy from her desperate pleas.


    Jarrod’s expression remained stern, his handsome face showing no sign of empathy for her hysteria.


    “Nicole, I’ve been too lenient with you in the past.


    It’s time you grew up.


    ”


    A mocking smile yed on his thin lips, cold and unsettling.


    “You should realize that not all mistakes can be made right, nor can every betrayal be forgiven.


    ”


    Nicole’s pupils dted, her face turning ghastly.


    The man before her resembled a cold snake, finally unleashing his venomous words.


    It was the real Jarrod, no doubt about it! Nothing like the man who received des in court.


    “Jarrod, what gives you the right to hit someone? You’re breaking thew, you…”


    Before Nicole could finish, a burst ofughter cut her off.


    “Oh, Nicole, you really are endearingly naive.


    ” Jarrod yanked Nicole close, pinning her in his arms, his gaze as chilling as a serpent’s.


    “Right now, I’m thew-abiding Mr.


    Schultz.


    Do you think I’d engage in such uwful acts?”


    Nicole gasped for air under his hold, squirming with all her might, her face flushed with effort.


    “Law-abiding? Bullshit! You’re a monster! Your act ispletely sickening!”


    “Sickening you said?” Jarrod suddenly yanked Nicole’s hair, forcing her to tilt her head back and freeze.


    He leaned in and whispered coldly, “I tried being good for you, but once you came back, I realized it’s all pointless,pletely pointless.


    ”


    Jarrod had seen through it.


    Nicole would never forgive him, whether he was good or not.


    Why would he bother pretending to be a good person then? Was he supposed to be good, let Nicole have the Life she wanted, and just silently wish her well? Jarrod could never bring himself to just stand by and watch Nicole fall for others or lead a life without him.


    “Stop it, you maniac! You’re going to kill him!” Despite the sharp pain in her scalp, Nicole didn’t back down.


    She kicked and punched, resisting with all her might, though it seemed to have no effect on Jarrod.


    Jarrod spun her around to face the window, holding her tightly from behind and forcing her to look inside.


    “Do you know who took your lover awayst night?” he asked.


    Nicole stayed quiet, and Jarrod went on, “It was his father.


    ”


    Nicole’s eyes widened in shock.


    How could it be?


    Jarrod exined, “He heard from the Hampton family that I’d be fine, so he decided to send Roscoe away for safety.


    But Roscoe wouldn’t leave, insisting on staying.


    ”


    “Why do you think he refused to go?” Jarrod asked, watching Nicole’s reaction in the reflection of the ss.


    Nicole understood she was the reason behind Roscoe’s refusal to leave.


    Roscoe had promised to never abandon her, under any circumstances.


    True to his word, he never broke that promise.


    Jarrod resented Nicole’s immediateprehension, hinting at the unique, unspoken connection between her and Roscoe that made him envious.