Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 186

Chapter 186 Unveiled Facades and Escape Room Panic

Avery, normally so compliant, exuded an indefinable petulance that left Jacob feeling uncomfortably blocked. He had brought her back from the island, and with his nature, he should have kept her confined by his side. Restraining his own desires, he granted her freedom, catered to her every wish, and even took special care of those two boys.

He had thought that after all he did, she would be as happy as before, her eyes sparkling like stars. But now, her eyes were like a clear, still lake; no matter what he did, he couldn't cause even a ripple.

His cold gaze fell upon Avery's serene face. "Avery, you'd better know where to draw the line."

Jacob's voice was tinged with uncontrollable anger. "Even if I marry her, it won't affect your status in the slightest."

His words sounded like charity.

Avery laughed, her derision unmasked. "She has already obtained the title of Mrs. Hill. What status of hers can I affect?"

Without waiting for Jacob to respond, Avery straightened his collar and did not delve into the topic any further.

After all, a scandal would be hard to settle, and she would have to waste more effort on pleasantries.

"That's enough. Go be with your fiancée. I understand my current position and won't make things difficult for you."

With that, she stepped back. "Thank you for not holding a grudge against Carl and the others."

Jacob opened his mouth and watched as Avery disappeared from his sight.

Avery had returned, but her heart had not.

It was like beating the air.

He told himself that she loved him so much, and she was just temporarily upset.

She would soon come back, becoming once again the girl whose eyes held only him.

Avery took the children to many places, and the two boys never stopped talking.