Chapter 2
Chapter 2
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After leaving the manor house, Jessica had nowhere to go.
This city had once become her home because of a man named William.
Now it was no longer home.
Without ID, Jessica found a cheap motel and huddled in the cold quilt, sleepless all night.
The next day, Michelle called, her tone brooking no argument.
“Jessica, return to the manor. The media is watching. You must play your part.”
The call ended abruptly.
No inquiries about her recovery-only commands.
Since William had nearly severed ties with his parents for her, Jessica had always obeyed Michelle.
Penniless, with William holding her ID… Jessica decided to go back.
Their wedding photo still sat in the living room, both beaming in the frame.
Jessica walked past expressionlessly and turned the frame face down.
She began packing.
The scented candle he’d personally chosen for her-tossed in the trash.
The limited-edition vinyl record he’d gifted-snapped in half.
Every expensive suit, tie, and cufflink from his walk-in closet-methodically packed into cold cardboard boxes.
Each motion severed the past.
The door opened.
William entered, frowning at the boxes littering the floor.
“What are you doing?”
“Making space for you
”
Jessica didn’t look up, her voice flat.
William seemed relieved, thinking she was throwing a tantrum.
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He stepped closer, tone artificially gentle.
“Jessie, don’t be like this.
Starting today, Anna will move in with me for easier care.”
Jessica froze.
She slowly raised her head, meeting his gaze.
No guilt on his face-just matter-of-fact announcement.
So he wasn’t moving out.
He was bringing another woman into their home.
The last warmth drained from Jessica’s heart.
She nodded softly. “Okay.”
Just then, a frail voice sounded at the door.
“William? May I come in?”
Anna stood at the threshold in a white maternity dress, slight baby bump visible, wearing a smug smile.
Her eyes swept over Jessica like appraising discarded junk.
“Sister, you’re here too~ I just wanted to see what’s missing in my future home.”
Her words stabbed Jessica’s heart like a poison-tipped needle.
Anna entered the living room, eyes landing on Jessica’s favorite wall painting.
“This painting’s too gloomy for the baby.
William, let’s replace it?”
William didn’t glance at the artwork, just cooed at Anna: “Okay, whatever you say.”
Anna smiled. She approached Jessica, voice dropping to a whisper only they could hear:
“Jessica, you lost.”
Suddenly she gasped dramatically, collapsing sideways toward the coffee table.
“Ah!”
“Anna!”
William’s face paled. He lunged forward, catching her in a steady embrace before she hit the corner.
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He turned around, his eyes bloodshot, glaring at Jessica.
“Jessica!
What did you do to her!”
That roar sliced through Jessica’s heart like a blade.
She stood frozen, unable to react.
She had done nothing.
“I didn’t…” Jessica’s voice cracked, dry and hoarse.
“How dare you deny it!”
William’s gaze turned icy: “She’s carrying the Anderson heir!
If anything happens to her, I’ll bury you with her!”
Cradling Anna, he checked her with utmost care, as if holding priceless treasure.
While Jessica-was nothing but discarded trash to him.
Leaning against William’s chest, Anna allowed a faint, unnoticed smile to touch her lips.
William scooped her up and strode away without a backward glance.
As he passed Jessica, his shoulder slammed hard into hers.
Staggering backward, Jessica’s arm struck the doorframe with a sickening thud.
Sharp pain shot through her.
But William’s steps never faltered.
He carried his treasure away, never looking back.
The empty living room held only Jessica now.
Slowly, she slid down the wall to the floor.
A dark bruise bloomed on her arm, throbbing with heat-yet she couldn’t feel it.
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Chapter 3
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