NovelEnglishChapter 395: She knew his body intimately, every curve and contour. She was also well-acquainted with his habits and those small, telling gestures he made.
Kallie had harbored suspicions for quite stime. But never in her wildest dreams did she expect them to be confirmed in this way.
With a mocking laugh, Kallie shook her head, her voice turning cold. “Jake, are you still going to hide behind that mask and avoid facing me?" Jake gazed at Kallie with his intense eyes. After a moment, he began to remove his mask.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore Jake could fully unveil his face, Kallie, gripped by a mix of anger and hurt she couldn't quite understand, grasped a piece of debris and raked it across his right cheek with force.
Her feelings had been bottled up for years, a tumult she had repressed.
Despite the pain, Jake didn't retaliate. Instead, he locked eyes with her, his dark, compelling gaze fixed on her, and slowly pulled the mask away completely, revealing the horrifying scar on his left cheek.
Jake even managed a smile and said, "I was worried my scar might scare you. But looking at you now, I don't think you'd be frightened. Kallie, it's been years since we last saw each other. You've changed, exactly the way Roderick and I hoped you would." Kallie's eyes were fixed on the ghastly scar on his left cheek, and her heart quivered.
Blood still trickled from the fresh wound on Jake's right cheek, staining his pale skin. Rather than repelling her, the sight drew her in, adding to his allure.
Almost without thinking, Kallie reached out her hand toward him. Before she could reach his face, she instinctively pulled back. But Jake was quicker. He seized her wrist in an instant.
Forcefully, Jake pressed her hand against the red mark. His gaze met hers, filled with a sad, tender intensity. Exclusive updates live gVl"See this, Kallie? This is what I ended up with after I wronged you. Do you despise me? I'm sorry, I'm not looking for your forgiveness,” Jake said, his voice heavy with self-loathing. “I know I'm despicable, and I've been shadowing you all along. But..." Jake, usually so stern, faltered, his voice cracking.
Kallie was speechless. Torn and in agony, she was at a loss.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFollowing everything had opened her eyes to many things, and she had cto understand sof Jake's past actions and motivations. Yet, the fact remained unchanged-Jake had wounded her deeply.
She didn't care whether he had done those things to protect her. She couldn't let go of the injuries and grievances she had suffered. She detested him, yet, somewhere deep inside, she still cared about him. Years of agonizing, conflicting emotions had tormented Kallie, culminating in an overwhelming burst today. Overcome, she wept uncontrollably.
Jake, disconcerted by her distress, dabbed at her tears, his voice shaky. "Please, don't cry. It's all my fault. Feel free to hit me, yell at me, or even kick me. I won't hold a grudge."
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