Ashlyn was tortured and traumatized, while the one who hurt her had lived under their protection, safe and comfortable.
+15 Bonus
Grant wiped away his tears. His expression hardened as he returned to his usual composed demeanor. “Jeremy, I don’t care what you think, but I’m not letting Jessie walk away from this. Once I’ve dealt with her, I’ll go and beg Ashlyn for forgiveness.”
Jeremy stood silent for a long moment before finally replying, “Even if you didn’t want to do it, I wouldn’t let her off.”
They locked eyes. In that shared glance, there was nothing but darkness and the promise of vengeance.
Meanwhile, Jessie was still basking in the joy of Ashlyn’s supposed death.
With her out of the picture, she could finally marry into the Sanders family with pride. Jeremy would back her up as well, so nothing could stop her.
Grant promised her that he would take her home to meet his parents when she was discharged.
Jessie put on a show of hesitation. “I’m not sure if that’s appropriate. After all, it hasn’t been that long since Ashlyn…”
Grant gently reassured her. “She got what she deserved. When the time comes, we’ll bring our child home too. My mother will be thrilled.”
Jessie failed to notice the flicker of cold, terrifying darkness that passed through his eyes as he said it.
After being reassured, Jessie dropped the act and stopped pretending to resist. Her heart brimmed with anticipation as she looked forward to finally going home with Grant.
On the day she was discharged, Grant did not take her to his family’s estate. Instead, he brought her somewhere else. The place was isolated, remote, and far outside the city.
The moment they stepped through the door, Grant’s expression turned frigid.
Jessie felt a little scared. She could not help but ask, “Grant, what is this place? Why did you bring me here? I thought we were going to meet your parents?”
Grant sneered. Then, several men stepped in through the door. They moved straight toward her and grabbed her.
“She’s yours now. Have fun with her, but keep her alive. Gag her. I don’t want to hear Her voice,” Grant said while lighting a cigarette. He stood aside and watched as the men stripped Jessie.
