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.

for, love, and

everything just for a

has always been

You're weak, indecisive, and uncertain

tainted that I can barely stand to

right do you have to spend your life with Lyse?" Jameson's laughter returned, wild and derisive, echoing through

the one who has become Lyse's husband," Jameson said, his voice trembling

I

on Rose Island and shared

completely

she is

Schmidt." "You...

for air as if

physical and emotional agony, his grip

so overwhelming

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

bloodshot eyes, he blinked

his hands trembled so violently that he couldn't

Jameson clicked his tongue.

you now." Jameson's voice was filled with

a madman, but your state is

all you crave is a

and sullied what

as grand as you

do may seem selfless, but it's just a cover for

performing

deceive others, but not

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