Chapter 78 Turning Things Around
“My issues with Jae have nothing to do with you. As her ex–husband, you should stay buried in your grave. If you keep resurrecting like this, I might just have to bring a priest to exorcise you and send you back where you belong.” Eric said, his words sharp and biting.
Jeremiah’s expression darkened further at Eric’s remarks
Before he could make a move, I interrupted coldly, “Why are you here? If you’re just looking for trouble, I don’t mind calling the police again and having you hauled back to the station! Besides, I think everyone’s eyes are on the Cornell family right now. Are you going to ruin your entire family for your stubbornness?”
My words made Jeremiah hesitate. He glared at Eric before finally turning to look at me. Though his emotions seemed more controlled, his expression still carried resentment.
“I heard from your parents that something happened to you, so I came to check on you. But I didn’t expect you to be so cozy with this pretty boy! Jane, you’ve let me down. I was still worried about you on my way here!”
Worried about me?
That was a rare one.
He used to wish I’d disappear from his sight, and now, he was claiming to be worried about me. If it weren’t for the fact that I was still in control of my senses, I’d almost think I heard him wrong.
I couldn’t help but scoff. “How did you hear about it from my parents? I don’t think they would’ve contacted you on their own. After all, they had just recently said they were cutting off all ties with the Cornells.
Jeremiah’s face drained of color. Under the streetlight, there seemed to be a hint of reluctance in his
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