Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 382

"Celeste, calm down."

Jarred's tone was restrained, gentle yet firm, leaving no room for ambiguity.

"No one is trying to poison you, and Sienna would never do something like that. You can't just make baseless accusations against her."

A flash of coldness instantly swept through his deep gaze, his steady voice carrying an unquestionable severity.

He could indulge her fragility, soothe her emotions, and fulfill his duty to care for her because she had saved his life all those years ago.

But he absolutely would not tolerate her tarnishing or slandering the woman who held his heart.

He paused, softening his tone. "This is the detention center's medical wing. There are security cameras and on-duty officers right outside. No one can hurt you here."

"...No, Jarred, no..."

Celeste cried hysterically, acting completely unhinged as she continuously painted herself as an innocent victim persecuted by Sienna.

She looked so pathetic and helpless, putting on an incredibly deceptive display.

A nurse nearby quickly stepped up to explain, "Captain Sterling, we just prepared some sedatives according to the doctor's orders.

We were just trying to administer her routine medication. We absolutely did not have any intention to harm her.

She suddenly started violently resisting and screaming crazily. We didn't dare force her."

Jarred withdrew his icy stare, looking back at the still-trembling Celeste in front of him.

The coldness in his eyes slowly faded, replaced once again by a layer of pity.

He had worked countless cases and could see that her current sensitive, chaotic state was likely the result of the intense stress from being locked up for days, breaking her spirit.

Thus breeding paranoia, making her mistake routine medical treatment for an attack.

This fragility was real. This trauma response was real.

And because of that, the sense of responsibility in his chest grew even heavier.

He owed her his life, so he had to ensure her safety now.

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