Love Unbreakable

“Explain yourself. Why did you push Jamie?”

His voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast to the brewing storm Nicole sensed.

This feeling was all too familiar to Nicole, having faced it before more than once. It sent a shiver through her.

Her entire being dreaded the calm before the storm.

I didn’t push her.” With quivering lips, Nicole stammered, Jarrod nonchalantly brushed back his wet hair. Despite being soaked, he remained unruffled and composed.

He accepted a lit cigar from a bystander and leaned back against the railing. Then, he drew a light puff and casually asked, “Did Jamie just fall on her own?”

“Well… She grabbed my hand…” Nicole tried to explain.

she could finish, Jarrod flicked his cigar, and

ember nearly scorched her

pressed the tip of his shoe under Nicole’s chin, tilting her face up toward him. When he spoke again, his voice was slow and deliberate.

you’re suggesting Jamie tried to set you up, but

leather of Jarrod’s shoes pressed uncomfortably against her

look up at him with a mix of bitterness and

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didn’t push her, I

cold and dismissive. Standing at almost 5 feet and 11 inches, he

admit it, don’t

gestured to a nearby bodyguard and ordered, “Tell me