"You only think about your career and your future. Have you never thought about our future? It was the same back then, either. We have long fallen in love with each other, but you were constantly reluctant to make our relationship public, making me feel like I had an affair every time we went on a date. Later, Kendall showed up, and because you knew she had feelings for me, you asked me to accept her feelings and pretended to be in love with her for the sake of your career and your ambition. Do you know how tired I was of putting on the façade? Not only that, you would secretly get jealous and criticize me if you saw I treat Kendall with even a hint of fondness. Finally, Kendall had no feelings for me and left me. But just when I thought we could announce our relationship to the public—Kelly, what exactly do you see me as?" Jackson asked angrily.
I admitted that it was my fault that I had set Kelly up. Kelly complained that she couldn't stand for such embarrassment. Then, what about me? I, too, am unreconciled! And that's why I s*xually assaulted her first. Besides, apart from the first time when I drugged her and had s*x with her, I clearly remembered that all the s*x we had after that first time were consensual. In fact, she was even more passionate than me sometimes. Now that she is pregnant, I wish she could keep this child because not only is the child mine, but I also want this child to be born. From a long-term perspective, I can use this child to keep Kelly firmly by my side. Kelly, you cannot and will never get rid of me in this lifetime! Regardless if I will fulfill my promise to marry her in the future, she is my woman! Unless I let go of her, she will never get to leave me and will forever be mine, even if she dies!
Kelly wanted to speak, but she did not know what to say. It was indeed my fault in the past, but I did not expect things would get this far. As the feelings of guilt, remorse, embarrassment, and grievance overwhelmed her, Kelly's eyes reddened with tears. Shortly after, tears slowly rolled down her cheeks.
When Jackson saw her crying, he immediately took a tissue and wiped her tears gently. Then, he stood up and said to her, "Kelly, let me say something that will upset you. Based on the unreconciled feelings you mentioned, are you willing to surrender me to Krystal submissively? How will you fight with Krystal in the future if you abort this child now?"
Kelly became speechless when she heard what Jackson had said.
Likewise, if Kendall had been present, she would have been disgusted by Jackson's words to the point that she would have vomited on the spot.
For such a word to be said by this scum of a womanizer and narcissist, he was truly a shameless man!
"Ring!" Suddenly, his phone rang while they were silently staring at one another.
He took out his phone and looked at the caller ID. Then, he said to Kelly, "It is from Krystal. She must be urging me to return home to accompany her. Kelly, rest here and think about what we discussed today. Although it is hard for me to spare my time and accompany you lately, I promise you that my heart is still with you, which has never changed."
Little did Kelly know, Jackson actually had a slight improper desire toward the current Kendall. Nonetheless, he no longer dared to provoke Kendall at will after Kendall beat him up a few times. Thus, the person he truly loved was still Kelly.
As he spoke, he bent down, grabbed Kelly's shoulders, leaned closer, and pecked on her lips twice. Then, he coaxed her softly, "Kelly, be good. Everything I'm doing now is for the sake of our future."
Finally, he released her hand and took another deep look at Kelly before he turned around and strode out. Immediately afterward, he answered Krystal's call.
When Kelly heard Jackson calling Krystal 'babe' in a sweet and affectionate voice, she abruptly cried even harder. How should I choose? I hate Kendall! This is all her fault! It was her who caused me to end up like this!
Traces of resentment could be seen in Kelly's teary eyes as she thought of that. I want to expose Kendall and let everyone see how much of a hoax she is!
Kendall always knew Kelly despised her. Thus, it was fortunate that she also abhorred Kelly.
Still, Kendall had a royal road ahead of her compared to Kelly's current rocky situation. With Dylan being her loving and caring guardian, Kendall's life would undoubtedly be far better than Kelly's.
After Kendall got off work in the afternoon, she took Ronnie to her usual place, where she met her friends for dinner together. Later, Henry drove her to attend her class at the Orapolis Etiquette Institute. She only finished her course and left the building by 10.30PM.
"Young Mistress Kendall," Henry greeted her politely.
Kendall hummed in greeting when she heard him. Then, she made her way toward the car and entered under Henry's escort. After she placed her bag on the seat beside her and closed the car door, she instantly texted Dylan, telling him that she had finished her class and was ready to return home.
Soon, she received a reply from him. 'Ask Henry to drive safely and be careful on the road. I will be waiting for you at home."
Prior to him receiving a text from Kendall, Dylan had already gone home for his physical therapy after the dinner party ended. Actually, he had just completed his rehabilitation when Kendall texted him now and was feeling utterly exhausted.
Amos handed him a glass of lukewarm water. A parched Dylan immediately took it and gulped down half a glass.
"Did something happen around the house?" Dylan asked Amos casually.
Amos replied respectfully, "No, Young Master Dylan."
Dylan grunted in affirmation at that. Then, he leaned back on the couch and instructed, "Kendall has finished her class and is on her way back. Order the kitchen to prepare her supper."
"I have already instructed them to do so, Young Master Dylan."
Presently, no one knew how Amos wished he could treat Kendall like true royalty so badly. Young Mistress Kendall is just like the all and mighty deity who came into Young Master Dylan's life. Not only did she able to cure Young Master Dylan's lack of s*xual ability, but she could also ask him to agree to receive rehabilitation. Thanks to her, Young Master Dylan can now walk a short distance without anyone's support.
"Very well then. I will take my rest first." Dylan pinched at the spot between his eyebrows wearily. I am busier and more tired than Kendall. I may be tough, like a man of steel who will not collapse and will not get tired in the eyes of others. But, in reality, I am also a human being. I am also made out of flesh and blood. So I will also collapse and feel tired.
Amos made his way behind Dylan and said, "Young Master Dylan, let me give you a massage."
Dylan did not decline his offer and simply let him massage his shoulders.
Meanwhile, Kendall, who had received Dylan's message in the car, beamed happily. So, this is what happiness feels like! It turns out that the feeling of knowing someone is waiting for your return home is not bad after all!
Henry started the car engine and drove off. Regardless, after the car drove for less than two minutes, Henry was forced to a stop because there were several cars parked sideways in front, blocking their path ahead.
As Henry observed the cars blocking the road, he turned to the back passenger seat and said to Kendall, "Young Mistress Kendall, it looks like Mr. Mendelson's convoy."
"Yes, it is his convoy." Since Kendall had several encounters with Frank and had been intercepted by him before, she had no choice but to remember his convoy even if she did not want to.
"Let me call Young Master Dylan." With that, Henry immediately picked up his phone and dialed for Dylan.
"Mr. Fisher, tell Dylan just to send Ronnie and the others over. It's late now, so I don't want him to purposely make a trip over." Frank will never hurt me. It is just that I am particularly annoyed with his constant pestering. Honestly, I have never seen a man as obsessive as him!
At that moment, the Mendelson Family's bodyguards got out of the car. They slowly made their way toward Henry and Kendall's car and surrounded them.
Henry recalled the time he had fainted after receiving a blow to his head and immediately reminded Kendall after he made the phone call. "Young Mistress Kendall, we should stay in the car and wait for Ronnie and the others to arrive. Do not get out of the car."
Kendall scrutinized the Mendelson Family's bodyguards surrounding them and saw each of them was holding an iron rod. In an instant, her gaze turned frigid as she voiced solemnly, "Mr. Fisher, we are not safe in the car either."
Henry, too, noticed the iron rods in the hands of the Mendelson Family's bodyguards. Do they intend to smash the windows and drag us out of the car?
In the meantime, the two bodyguards, whom Dylan had arranged to secretly protect Kendall, hurriedly blocked in front of Henry's car and stared coldly at the Mendelson Family's bodyguards, who were getting closer and closer.
"They have iron rods in their hands. You guys will be at a disadvantage!" Kendall shouted to the two bodyguards who were protecting her while rolling down the car window, "Do not confront them!"
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