Reclaiming the CEO's Heart
Chapter 72 Jumping off the Building

Chapter 72 Jumping off the Building

Jacob wanted to touch her forehead, but Avery instinctively dodged it. "Mr. Hill, please respect yourself."

"I just wanted to check if you still have a fever," Jacob explained.

Avery smirked mockingly. "Mr. Hill, don't you find yourself ridiculous? You bound me in the bathroom and drenched me with cold water. You're not three years old. Don't you know the consequences of your actions? Since you already knew I would catch a cold and have a fever, why are you pretending to be concerned now?"

"I didn't know you were so weak, nor did I know a fever for you would be life-threatening."

Avery's smile became broader. "Would it make any difference whether you knew or not? We're already divorced, Mr. Hill, yet you still pretend to be a loving husband. You made me sick."

Although Avery didn't know why Ethan was on her bed, it wasn't suitable for her to have prolonged contact with him, given her current situation.

She regained her senses and slowly moved away from Ethan, who clung to her. She also uncovered the blanket and pulled out the needle from her arm.

Avery didn't press the wound to stop the bleeding. A small amount of fresh blood flowed from the tiny wound. She didn't even frown or spare it a second glance.

"You..." Jacob was shocked.

Avery struggled to stand up, her weak body trembling. Her gaze was cold and determined as she straightened her back and spoke, each word a staccato, "Jacob Hill, you had an affair during our marriage and wanted a divorce. If you can't let go of the anger from your sister's death, take my life as compensation to her."

After finishing her words, Avery leaped onto the balcony. Surprisingly, she was agile and climbed up like she had done it a hundred times before.

The ward was on the seventh floor. After hopping off, she would be disabled from the fall, even if she wouldn't die.

Jacob never expected her to act so recklessly. "Calm down, Avy!"

Avery was only wearing a thin nightgown barefoot. The cold wind played havoc with the white curtains.

Snowflakes fell on her pale and lifeless face. Avery looked indifferent, her eyes devoid of any desire for life.

"Jacob, you don't know I've loved you for so many years. Since I first saw you, I couldn't help but fall in love with you. Do you remember when you saved me from drowning? I thought, how wonderful it would be to be your wife."

"Later, when we were finally together, those were the happiest days of my life. Every day, I was anxious because everything had been smooth for me since I was born. I was afraid God would take everything away from me one day."

"I cautiously enjoyed your love, hoping it would last longer. But I never expected retribution to come so quickly. In just two years, I went from heaven to hell. Overnight, I lost everything."

"At first, I couldn't believe your betrayal. I thought it was just a dream, and once I woke up, you would return to me. But when I woke up, I saw you swimming towards Layla, abandoning me and our baby." "For a year, I tried to sort out everything and confront the reality. You'd already made up your mind, and the situation has already been determined. Everything was irreversible. I respected your choice." "I thought we would be completely unrelated after the divorce, living separate lives. But what have you done? You threatened me and even harmed those who were kind to me. I wonder if your feelings towards me are driven by love or hate."

"But I know that as long as I am alive, we will be in an endless battle, like a knot that can never be untied. This kind of life is so fucking miserable. I'm already sick of it."

"You know what? I used to be shiny like the sun, free like the wind. After I married you, I gave up my freedom. What did I get in return? You still betrayed me."

Avery's tears trickled down her cheeks. "I don't blame you for stopping loving me. I only blame God's plan for separating us. If your sister's death burdens your heart, I'll give you my life in return. From now on, will head for my own freedom. We're even."

She opened her arms like a butterfly and jumped out of the window.

"Avy!" Jacob's voice tore through the air, heart-wrenching.

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