Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72 Jumping off the Building

Jacob wanted to touch her forehead, but Avery instinctively dodged it. "Mr. Hill, please respect yourself."

"I just wanted to check if you still have a fever," Jacob explained.

Avery smirked mockingly. "Mr. Hill, don't you find yourself ridiculous? You bound me in the bathroom and drenched me with cold water. You're not three years old. Don't you know the consequences of your actions? Since you already knew I would catch a cold and have a fever, why are you pretending to be concerned now?"

"I didn't know you were so weak, nor did I know a fever for you would be life-threatening."

Avery's smile became broader. "Would it make any difference whether you knew or not? We're already divorced, Mr. Hill, yet you still pretend to be a loving husband. You made me sick."

Although Avery didn't know why Ethan was on her bed, it wasn't suitable for her to have prolonged contact with him, given her current situation.

She regained her senses and slowly moved away from Ethan, who clung to her. She also uncovered the blanket and pulled out the needle from her arm.

Avery didn't press the wound to stop the bleeding. A small amount of fresh blood flowed from the tiny wound. She didn't even frown or spare it a second glance.

"You..." Jacob was shocked.

Avery struggled to stand up, her weak body trembling. Her gaze was cold and determined as she straightened her back and spoke, each word a staccato, "Jacob Hill, you had an affair during our marriage and wanted a divorce. If you can't let go of the anger from your sister's death, take my life as compensation to her."

After finishing her words, Avery leaped onto the balcony. Surprisingly, she was agile and climbed up like she had done it a hundred times before.

The ward was on the seventh floor. After hopping off, she would be disabled from the fall, even if she wouldn't die.

Jacob never expected her to act so recklessly. "Calm down, Avy!"

"I thought we would be completely unrelated after the divorce, living separate lives. But what have you done? You threatened me and even harmed those who were kind to me. I wonder if your feelings towards me are driven by love or hate."

"But I know that as long as I am alive, we will be in an endless battle, like a knot that can never be untied. This kind of life is so fucking miserable. I'm already sick of it."

"You know what? I used to be shiny like the sun, free like the wind. After I married you, I gave up my freedom. What did I get in return? You still betrayed me."

Avery's tears trickled down her cheeks. "I don't blame you for stopping loving me. I only blame God's plan for separating us. If your sister's death burdens your heart, I'll give you my life in return. From now on, I will head for my own freedom. We're even."

She opened her arms like a butterfly and jumped out of the window.

"Avy!" Jacob's voice tore through the air, heart-wrenching.