Chapter 5
The door was shoved open.
Since my body was leaning against the door, it rolled to the side from the force, and my baby rolled out of the arms and into the
corner.
A thick layer of dust encased my bloody body and made me look like a mummy.
Jacob scowled, but he was a doctor through and through, so he still checked me for any sign of life.
As for Mark, he covered his nose because of the smell of blood and stood outside the attic. He refused to step in.
“What the hell did Jane do?! Why does the room stink so badly?!”
The butler hung his head and did not dare make a sound. He only occasionally stole glances at Jacob.
“My condolences, Mark,” said Jacob grimly as he removed his gloves.
Mark’s yelling faded abruptly, and he removed his fingers from his nose. “Condolences? For what?”
He went up to Jacob and stared at him.
Jacob avoided his gaze and pointed at my body. I could not even see my face anymore.
“It was an accident. Your wife died from labor complications.”
Then, he squatted down and used his glove to wipe away the dust on my face.
My pale face and my dusty body formed a stark, tragic contrast. My lower body was still stuck in the position I assumed when I
delivered my babies.
I looked grotesque and hilarious.
Mark just shot my body a look before he snickered.
“Jacob, since when did you get together with Jane?” He gave Jacob a cold look. “Are those babies yours? Did she call you to save her after I locked her up? It’s no wonder she tried to jump out of the window and escape that day. You must have planned it together!
“I treated you like a friend, and you slept with my wife!”
