Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 713

"The feelings I had for Lucas, whether it was familial love or otherwise, I never carried them into our marriage."

Ariel's voice was calm, almost detached.

Since Jayson already knew nearly everything, she didn't want him to continue misunderstanding, thinking she had been longing for Lucas during their three years together. At the very least, she wanted to clear the air.

Jayson's eyelashes fluttered. His eyes reddened as he gazed at her.

Ariel closed her eyes. "Jayson, I truly loved you back then."

During those three years, she had been completely devoted to him. However, Ariel was never someone who openly expressed her true feelings.

That single sentence was enough to send waves of emotion crashing over Jayson. His heart ached unbearably. All those years Ariel had loved him, he had only misunderstood her.

Ariel was completely spent. After making that last remark, she closed her eyes to rest.

Jayson was left sitting there processing the overwhelming emotions surging through him.

His ears rang. His eyes grew redder as he took in Ariel's pale complexion.

Lowering his head, he took several deep breaths. For a moment, he thought he might die from the weight of her words. Years of bitterness and insecurity, all the doubts that had eaten away at him, vanished in an instant.

Just hearing her say that was enough.

Jayson felt as though he had been pulled from the shadows into the light.

He stayed at her side for a long time as she slept soundly, unwilling to leave even for a moment. The thought of her cancer was a ticking time bomb in his heart. Each reminder tormented him anew.

At last, he stood, tucked her in, and stepped outside to take a call.

Arthur had left to take care of other errands.

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