Jessamine had already guessed that there might be an explosive device in the car. She thought of her two children waiting for her at home, her beloved grandmother, uncle, aunt, brother, and sister-in-law...She fell into a despair she had never experienced before.This must be fate!…Thaddeus had been busy all day. Finally, in the evening, he found time to visit Jessamine's workplace. He didn't expect to meet her there. He just wanted to walk the path she took every day.Taking a leisurely stroll around the building where Jessamine worked had become his latest method of unwinding.As he drove up, he saw an old car leaving the parking lot, its license plate covered, speeding away.At first, he didn't pay much attention. However, when his headlights illuminated Jessamine's car parked alone, its door ajar but no sign of her, a wave of concern washed over him.Thaddeus parked his car, stepped out, and accidentally stepped on a cellphone lying on the ground. Its screen shattered.
"Quickly, go! It's too late!" Jessamine shouted at him with tears in her eyes. Thaddeus's hands trembled as he reached for the knot, tying her up. He didn't have time to listen to what Jessamine was saying; he was completely focused.However, the knot was tied too tightly. It wasn't something that could be undone quickly.Large beads of sweat dripped from Thaddeus's forehead, falling onto Jessamine's skirt. She pleaded with him tearfully, "Hurry, don't untie it. It's too late..."Thaddeus struggled to keep himself calm, but the knot remained untouched. He glanced back and saw the sea just a few feet away from the car. The car keys were still in the ignition.He made the difficult decision to give up on untying the complex knot.As he walked away, Jessamine's emotions were mixed. She thought he had left. Although she wanted him to leave as quickly as possible, she couldn't help feeling sad when she saw him let go of the rope.But the next moment, she heard the sound of the car s
"She's drowning. Please hurry and rescue her!" The crowd rushed over to see Jessamine lying on the beach, unconscious, and immediately took emergency measures for her. The moment the water was expelled from her chest, Thaddeus's suspended heart finally settled. Jessamine was still unconscious, so she had to be taken to the hospital for safety reasons. Thaddeus held Jessamine in his arms and sat in the back seat while Jordan drove directly to the hospital. After a series of examinations, Jessamine was put on a drip. The doctor suggested staying in the hospital for observation for 24 hours. Jordan went to handle the admission procedures while Thaddeus stayed by her side. Gazing at Jessamine's pale face filled Thaddeus's heart with boundless anguish. If he hadn't been circling the building where she worked, encountering this dangerous scene, the consequences would have been unimaginable. He was terrified. Finding Jessamine in Hajera this time was like a second chance. For
Jessamine was stunned by his words."I mean, in that situation, the chance of survival wasn't high. Why would you risk your life? Besides... I don't want you to die either."Thaddeus only heard the last sentence of Jessamine's speech, and it filled him with joy. So, she hadn't completely turned cold toward him.She still cared for him, afraid of him sacrificing himself, which was why she said what she did earlier.Thaddeus took her hand and pressed it against his face."But didn't we both make it out alive? I'll take the risk even if there's a slight chance. The worst-case scenario is dying together with you, but for me, even that wouldn't be so bad."Jessamine's heart skipped a beat, then she briefly calmed down and pulled her hand back."It's late, and you're tired too. Go back and rest. I'm fine here. If anything happens, I'll call the doctor. Thank you."Thaddeus felt a bitter pang inside. It was akin to being handed a piece of candy, sweet for a fleeting moment, only to be
During the time he spent searching for her, Thaddeus's insomnia, a persistent affliction that had plagued him for four years despite treatment by numerous experts in Zenville, suddenly vanished.He gained a new understanding of life. Perhaps this was her magic.Jessamine lay stiffly, feeling half of her body grow numb. Unable to bear it, she turned over once more. She couldn't fall asleep with him here.Thaddeus's eyes involuntarily glanced toward her. "Jessie, if you can't sleep, do you want to see something?"Jessamine, indeed, couldn't sleep, and it would be pointless to continue her act. They had slept on the same bed for three years. He wasn't stupid. He could tell the difference between pretending and actual sleep."What do you want to show me?"Thaddeus suddenly bounced up from the bed and handed her a document. When Jordan finished the admission procedures, he brought over the property transfer documents.He handed them to her and said, "Jessie, take a look. You're wealt
The folder was forcefully pushed back into Jessamine's hands again.How had four years turned him from an icy CEO into such a shameless man? Time truly was a miraculous thing."So you're giving all this to me and still have money left for yourself?" she asked.Thaddeus chuckled. "In addition to working for you these past four years, I've had other side businesses, too. My income is still decent. Of course, if it makes you happy, you can give me some pocket money."Jessamine felt her scalp tingling from his words. Despite their divorced status, the way he spoke made them sound like an affectionate couple. He even had the audacity to ask for pocket money. His shamelessness was beyond words. Jessamine suspected Jordan had given him some lessons."Um... keep the money. I don't need it. Leave the other properties for your child."Thaddeus's expression turned grim. He knew she cared about Amy's child. "Jessie, I don't have a child!"Jessamine turned her face away without saying a wo
Thaddeus tentatively asked, "Can I just turn around while you change?"Jessamine was speechless. Where had his dignity gone? He seemed like a completely different person now, as if he had been possessed. Where was the icy CEO?"How about I poke your eyes out first?"Thaddeus obediently stepped out upon hearing this.Jessamine took out the dress, noticing its high-quality fabric and design without a logo. However, she found a golden mango logo on the lining and instantly understood.This was a couture piece by Graham Brown, a renowned designer. As far as she knew, it usually took at least three months to make an appointment with Graham Brown. The fact that Thaddeus casually brought this dress showed it wasn't custom-made recently.Jessamine held the dress in her hands, conflicted. She didn't want to wear clothes he prepared for other women, but she had no choice. Right now, it was either this dress or continuing to wear the hospital gown. After much internal debate, she deci
Jessamine stepped out of the room and took a few steps before remembering the dress she was wearing. She stopped and asked, "How much is this dress? I'll pay you back later."Thaddeus's lips trembled. "Jess, this dress was originally prepared for you. There are many more in the house. If you like this style, you can wear a different one every day.""No, thank you," Jessamine politely declined. Thaddeus had no credibility in her eyes now. She had chosen to believe him countless times in the past, only to be disappointed every time. After hearing countless stories of the boy who cried wolf, she had become one of the villagers and no longer easily believed anything he said.She didn't believe his claim that the dress was prepared for her.After Jessamine left, Thaddeus felt troubled for some time. He knew he had a lot to do next. He needed to prove through actions that he had truly turned over a new leaf, that he was earnestly pursuing her and seeking her forgiveness.Jordan's