Jameson erupted into laughter, the sound sharp and cruel.

"Return her to you?" he jeered.

"Jasper, Lyse was meant to be mine from the start.

You took her from me, seized her so shamelessly.

"Not only did you fail to appreciate her, but you also subjected her to pain and loss—made her lose her child and denied her the chance to be a mother forever." Jasper breathed heavily, as if strangled, his heart plummeting.

It felt as if the bullet had created an irreparable void in his chest, with fresh blood pouring from the wound.

He knew Jameson was trying to unsettle him, using psychological tactics to break him down.

Jasper tried to steady himself, but the truth in Jameson's words stung.

There was no refuge.

The searing pain caused him to tremble, and the weight of regret in his heart only grew heavier.

"You nearly destroyed my most cherished rose," Jameson continued, his voice dripping with venom.

"She was on the brink of withering because of you.

Jasper, you don't deserve to be with Lyse.

Your love, which you only realized too late, is pathetic.

"If she hadn't been deceived and misled by you, she would have been mine long ago.

We would have been married by now.

care for, love,

for a moment

has always been my

her that? You're weak, indecisive, and

I can barely stand

life with Lyse?" Jameson's laughter returned, wild and derisive, echoing through this extravagant

I am the one who has become Lyse's husband,"

I

Island and shared

is completely mine

she

Schmidt." "You...

gasped for air

by both physical and emotional agony, his grip on

was so overwhelming

aimed his gun and shot recklessly in the direction of Jameson's voice, firing

bloodshot eyes, he blinked

to reload, his hands trembled so violently that

Jameson clicked his tongue.

you now." Jameson's voice was filled with brazen

label me a madman, but your state

all you crave is a woman

I've claimed Lyse and sullied

love isn't as grand

but it's just a cover for the

performing

deceive others, but not me." Lies,

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