Chapter 543
Chapter 543:
It wasn’t until Jenessa stepped closer that he finally realized she was real, not just an illusion.
“Jenessa p>
Instinctively, he reached out to hold her, but she evaded his touch like the plague, leaving him standing there, arms empty and heart aching.
The cold, unfeeling look in Jenessa’s eyes as she stared at Ryan made him feel as though a bucket of ice-cold water had been poured over his head.
She stood protectively in front of Richard, her eyes locked on Ryan with a defensive glare.
“Mr. Haynes, this is the Fashion Days office, not a wrestling ring. How much longer do you plan on making a scene here p>
Her voice was as cold as her gaze, and the way she addressed him so distantly felt like a knife to his heart.
The rejection in her tone was unmistakable, a painful indicator of their fractured relationship.
Clenching his fists to steady himself, Ryan’s voice came out raw and desperate.
“Jenessa, please, I can explain p>
But Jenessa couldn’t stop thinking about Maisie and the unborn child she carried.
Bitterness twisted her features as she turned away with a sneer.
“We have nothing to talk about p>
Without sparing Ryan another glance, she knelt beside Richard, her movements tender as she helped him to his feet.
“Rick, are you okay p>
Guilt gnawed at her, knowing he was hurt trying to protect her.
“I’m fine,” he said with a grin, though a slight wince betrayed the pain he felt. Seeing the beads of sweat on Jenessa’s face, he lowered his voice and asked with concern, “Did you run all the way here? You’re still pregnant. You shouldn’t be overexerting yourself p>
A wave of emotion welled up in Jenessa, bringing tears to her eyes. She blinked them away quickly.
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“I took a taxi, I didn’t run p>
Seeing the blood at the corner of his mouth, she added, “Don’t lie to me. You’re bleeding. Let me get you bandaged up p>
Jenessa carefully helped Richard to his feet, guiding him toward the door. Just as they were about to leave, Ryan blocked their way, his fiery gaze fixed on her.
“Jenessa, please,” Ryan pleaded in a hoarse voice, staring at Jenessa.
“Let’s talk p>
His voice was raw, each word a struggle. He was still catching his breath from the storm of emotions and the scuffle that had happened just now.
It was Jenessa’s presence that had finally anchored him to reality, bringing a semblance of calm to his turbulent state.
Ryan inhaled deeply, his chest heaving with the effort.
He wasn’t sure if Jenessa would give him the chance to explain, but he knew he had to try.
If he let this moment slip away, he might never have another. The mere thought of Jenessa leaving him for good sent a sharp pain through his heart.
“Mr. Haynes, please stop meddling in my life, as well as my friends’,” Jenessa replied in a voice so icy that it doused the remaining embers of hope in Ryan’s heart.
“Otherwise, I won’t hesitate to call the police p>
As Jenessa turned to leave, Ryan couldn’t help but reach out, his fingers encircling her wrist, his grip firm but gentle.
“Jenessa, don’t go. I can explain…” His voice broke with urgency, his eyes pleading with her to stay.
He wanted to lay his heart bare, but the crowd of onlookers held him back. Instead, he poured his desperation into his gaze, hoping she would understand.
Jenessa hesitated, her resolve wavering at the sound of his voice. Despite her anger, a pang of sadness tugged at her heart.
Just a few days ago, she never would have imagined how drastically her life would change.
They had been so blissfully happy, in the middle of planning a grand wedding. But now, everything was unraveling.