Reclaiming the CEO's Heart
Chapter 40 Visiting Jane

Chapter 40 Visiting Jane

The man who spent half a year personally building a rose garden for her because of a single word from her now refused to spend time with her, even if it was just a few days. When he loved her, he truly loved, and when he no longer loved, he was truly heartless.

Avery gently tugged at the corner of his shirt, pleading, "I don't have much time left. Just promise me! Pretty please!"

"Avery, don't push your luck." Jacob looked at her coldly and ruthlessly rejected her, treating her request to stay with her for one month as pushing his limits.

"Push my luck? Do I?" Avery self-mockingly smiled. "You just think being with me is a waste of time, don't you? You're busy preparing for your engagement, right?" Jacob gently tapped his slender fingers on the desk, seemingly indifferent as he stared at her. "I've already told you that I'm going to get engaged soon."

Although his face didn't show much emotion, Avery understood the mockery in his eyes.

This one month was something she had begged for, so she thought she deserved it.

She just quietly stared at him and finally smiled. "All right. It turned out to be my wishful thinking. Sorry for bothering you."

Avery pushed open the door and left. Jacob's voice suddenly sounded from behind. "You can pick a place within our country."

Avery paused, and a hint of joy appeared on her face. "Then let's go to Northernmost River, shall we?"

This time, Jacob didn't reject it. His Adam's apple moved slightly as he responded, "Okay."

Avery left happily. The chances of seeing the Northern Lights at Northernmost River were relatively slim, but if he could accompany her during her last moments, Avery would be satisfied.

It was late at night, and Jacob gently fell asleep by her side. Avery didn't fall asleep. She huddled up carefully, feeling as if there was a deep sea separating them.

She didn't dare to get too close to him, afraid that he would notice the wound on her arm.

In fact, as soon as he went to bed, he turned around and slept on the other edge of the bed, completely disregarding her. In the dim night, Avery silently stared out the window, finding it difficult to fall asleep. The next morning, Jacob went to the company early. Avery busied herself. She wanted to make amends for her father in the final moments of her life.

According to the address recorded in the information, she went to the asylum to visit Jane, who was also a victim.

Due to her strong self-mutilation tendencies, Jane had been sent there two years ago. It was Avery's first time returning to this place, and it was much quieter than a regular hospital. Occasionally, she would see security personnel carrying anti-explosive helmets and shields as if they were ready for battle at any moment.

Upon learning that Avery had come to visit Jane, the nurses repeatedly reminded Avery to maintain a certain distance from the patients.

There was another patient in Jane's ward. Jane grinned foolishly when she saw Avery. Jane was a quiet girl. Her long hair hung down her shoulders as she sat with her knees hugged, staring out of the window with lifeless eyes.

"Jane," Avery softly called her name. They had met once before, during a certain innovation competition. At that time, Jane was full of vitality, her eyes sparkling.

The girl on the bed moved and, with a hint of confusion, turned to look at Avery. Before Avery could say anything, Jane grabbed her by the hand and warned in a hushed voice, "Keep your voice down. Someone is trying to take my child away."

Avery glanced at the pillow in Jane's arms and didn't dare to agitate her. Avery nodded, "Who is trying to take your child away?"

Just then, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor echoed in the corridor. As soon as Jane heard that sound, she became frightened and hid behind the curtains, trembling. "Here she is. She's trying to take my child away."

When Avery was about to say something, a woman in a white coat with a director's badge appeared at the door and angrily shouted, "Jane's condition has been fluctuating. She can't meet with others now. Miss Adams, please leave."

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