The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Suddenly, the woman burst into tears.

Jace's instincts were on high alert as he observed the situation outside. When he felt it was sufficiently safe, he loosened his grip on the woman, only to find his palm damp with her tears.

Jace fixed his gaze on her teary eyes and instantly recognized her. She was the same woman who had frantically chased after him at the hospital, calling him "Hugh" as if possessed.

That could only mean one thing. She was Hugh's mother, the mother of the fifth Young Master of the Thompson family.

Jace's body stiffened as he straightened up abruptly and distanced himself from Mila. Every fiber of his body shook.

Inside the car, it felt as though the world had faded away, leaving a vacuum of silence.

Mila was usually calm and composed. But the moment she saw him, she did not care about anything else, unable to control her tears.

At that moment, the driver opened the door and got into the car.

"Madam Mila, I brought back the pastries you ordered for Mr. Thompson-"

bloodshot eyes darkened. His muscles tensed, and he reached for the car

go!" Mila cried, her tearful eyes wide as she clutched his solid arm in desperation. Her fingers tightened

a man of

him go, as she feared that if she did, she

a bloodied man sitting beside Mila and

attempting to kidnap Mila. His

voice was trembling as she

head, staring at her with a gaze of disbelief. He was a man

back at him-bloodshot eyes, a menacing glare, and a face that screamed danger.

broken beyond

remained tense. He was ready to defend her at any

coldly, then turned

Mila clung to him desperately, refusing to let go. Her voice trembled with concern as she asked, "Who were those people chasing you? What happened? Why

question she asked felt like a hammer to Jace's heart, shaking it further

people sought him out and saw him as someone they knew. He had also gained the gentle care of a