Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 670

How could Jayson not see Ariel's resolve?

She hadn't thought about dealing with him at all. It had been so clear that she didn't want his baby.

He even wondered, just how much did Ariel despise him? Were all those years they had spent together ever genuine? Or had it all been because of circumstance, duty, or obligation?

Now, with the baby gone, he finally knew how she truly felt.

He couldn't come to terms with it, and he couldn't see any reason other than Lucas calling off his marriage. Even lying to himself felt impossible.

Ariel didn't know what expression to show, whether for the accident or Jayson's reaction. Exhausted in both body and mind, she didn't even want to speak.

Jayson had already risen. His Adam's apple bobbed as he said, "Once you recover and your work at the 719 base wraps up, I'll cooperate with whatever you want."

With that, he turned and left the ward.

He couldn't face her now.

In all his 30 years, he had never imagined experiencing this kind of soul-deep pain, this mingling of grief and rage, and the feeling of everything falling apart. Yet, he knew he had no right to demand an explanation.

After all, not loving him wasn't a crime.

Ariel didn't call after him. After all, there was nothing she could explain. What Jayson saw now was the ultimate outcome.

Besides, what could she even explain? After all, this was a hospital. How could she possibly prove that a doctor had tried to harm her?

She lightly touched her abdomen. People always said a mother and baby were connected. Now, she could clearly feel that the one life that had been hers and hers alone was gone.

How could she not feel anything? Humans weren't machines; they had countless emotions.

She knew that even if today's events hadn't occurred, the baby still wouldn't have survived. But it was hers, nonetheless.

Ariel closed her eyes. A buzzing pain stabbed her nerves, leaving her unsettled. Even as tears slid down her cheeks, soaking the pillow, she didn't notice.

Jayson hadn't left. After coming out, he sank into the chair by the door, his legs heavy.

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