He Killed My Son, Now I’ll Ruin Him novel
Gwens Pov
On the day I was supposed to give birth I was kidnapped on my way to the hospital.
At first I thought it was a rival cartel messing with my husband and trying to ruin him through me.
My baby was cut out of my womb and I screamed in pain. I was forced to watch as they smothered him with a pillow while I screamed in agony.
I almost lost my mind when they placed my lifeless baby in my arms.
ThenJack arrived with his men, guns blazing.
They shot everyone who was present in that room and rushed me to the familys private hospital.
All through the drive, Jack kept consoling me and telling me I would be alright and we would have another child.
I didn't lose my mind for the sake of my husband but by the time we arrived at the hospital, I was barely conscious and I'd lost a lot of blood.
I don't know how long I was unconscious but when I stirred awake, I overheard a conversation between my husband and his best friend and in that moment, I wished I had died.
but what you did was insane, Jack. Kidnapping your wife and killing her newborn baby, that's next level heartless, Matt said.
My heart stopped and for a moment I forgot how to breathe as my mouth dried up.
I was certain I was having a bad dream from all the painkillers the doctor injected me and not fully awake because this was insane.
But Matt continued and I realized it was no dream. I was wide awake but they had their backs to me so they couldn't see that I was awake.
When you came in guns blazing I was a bit terrified because even though you assured us it would be fake bullets I thought you'd changed your mind.
I froze, the blood drained from my face as my hands fell limply by my side.
Id never kill you, Matt, I just needed Gwen to see that I rescued her and killed all the masked men. Besides, I promised Cara I wont let anyone take away our sons place as my heir so I couldn't let Gwens son live, Jack said casually like it was just another conversation and he hadn't just admitted to killing our baby.
My chest squeezed painfully as I tried to regulate my breathing.
Jack had betrayed me and killed our son for the sake of his first love, Cara, who abandoned him at the altar two years ago.
But they weren't done talking and with each word it felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest.
But when you took her babys umbilical cord to save Caras son, you could have left Gwens baby alive and why did you have to ask the doctor to make her sterile too, Matt said quietly.
My hand instantly went to my flat stomach, that explains the severe pains I was feeling there.
Cara has a son for me who is dying! If I didn't use the cord to save David he would have died. Besides, I don't need Gwen having more children when I have Cara, Jack said coldly.
My ears were ringing. My chest rosebut the air didnt come.
I wanted to scream. Rip the IV from my arm and make him say it againto my face.
But I couldnt.
I just lay on the hospital bed, body frozen, lungs burning, eyes shut tight.
The voice that used to call me love now sounded like a stranger.
I don't know, Man, I just think what you did was pretty messed up. You killed Gwens son with your bare hands and made her watch. What do you think she'd do if she finds out?!
My hand moved before I told it to. Just a flickpointless, pathetic. Like my body still believed there was something left to fight for. But it was too late. My baby was gone. And Jack made sure of it.
Dont start this shit with me, Matt, I told you the plan from the start. I did everything so Gwen would believe and see with her eyes. Cara is my one true love and she ran away on our wedding day because she was pregnant, she fucking panicked! If Gwen ever finds out she can't do shit. She's a fucking orphan who doesn't have anyone except me, Jack barked.
Stop yelling before you wake her up! Matt hissed softly
Shes pumped full of painkillers. The doctor says she's not supposed to wake up until midnight, Jack said.
My eyes slowly opened as I watched them still talking and walking out of my hospital room.
I need to check up on Cara and my son, Jack said.
When they were gone, I sat up on the bed with so much force, my head throbbed and my body ached.
Then I broke down into hot bitter tears as I ran my hands over my stomach and the memories of my son dying before my eyes flashed in my face.
How could Jack do this to me? What have I ever done to deserve this? All Ive ever done is love him and this is the thanks I get.
He made me carry my child to full-term and then he killed my baby and made me barren.
All for the sake of the woman who abandoned him and made him almost commit suicide if I hadn't saved him on that bridge that night.
Jack was right about one thing I was an orphan.
But I wasn't powerless.
I took out my phone and dialed the number I've not called in two years. The call connected immediately.
Darling, to what do I owe this honor? a smooth voice filled the receiver.
I will accept your proposal only if you help me, I said in a calm voice as I clenched the phone, my knuckles turning white.
Have you finally come to your senses darling? Anything you want, just name it, a voice said over the phone.
I closed my eyes, breathing calmly as I whispered, Help me destroy Jack Velcro and his family. Then Ill marry you.
Oh darling, that's my favorite pastime. When should I come pick you up?
Seven days. I need to tidy things up here, I answered and hung up.
In seven days I will be gone and so help me God Ill make sure Jack and everyone who hurt me pays in a hundredfold.
Gwens Pov
Jack didn't return that night and I didn't stop crying. I tossed around on the bed as the pain from the surgery of losing my baby and my womb clashed into me.
I desperately wished I could die right now. But I knew if I did, my sons death would not be avenged.
No, I would remain strong and pay them all for what they did to me.
By morning, I had stopped crying and my heart had become numb. I lay frozen staring up at the ceiling as the doctor came to take my vitals.
How do you feel? the doctor asked me.
Can I go now? I queried.
The doctor was surprised as he quickly discharged me. I called a random lawyer I had found online.
Id like to file for a divorce, I stated.
Ill send you the form to fill in and you'll get the official paperwork in three days, the lawyer informed me.
After I hung up, the doctor showed up again with my driver.
Mrs. Velcro, your husband asked the driver to bring you home. He's preparing your favorites, the doctor said, smiling.
I wanted to rip out his teeth and ask him why he removed my womb without my consent but I knew the man was most likely threatened.
I forced out a smile, Thank you.
Then I left the hospital with the driver. When I arrived back at the mansion I've lived with Jack for two years, I stumbled upon an unexpected scene.
There, lounging on the couch was Cara dressed in a beautiful red dress that looked expensive. Her small baby bump was showing and my mother-in-law was doting on her.
My heart squeezed painfully as I realized she was pregnant for my husband and now she was in my house.
Cara caught my eye and spoke immediately, Thank you for the kind offer, Mrs. Velcro, but I can't live here. I don't want to make Jacks wife uncomfortable.
My mother-in-law snapped immediately, That orphaned bitch?! She has no say in this family. I don't know why my son is still married to her when he ought to throw her barren ass out.
Her words were like acid but having heard what I heard yesterday they just felt like ice water.
I stared at them and then went upstairs. But I had barely made it halfway when someone grabbed my hair.
Ow! I exclaimed, whirling around, my scalp on fire.
You stupid girl! my mother-in-law snarled and slapped me so hard, I tasted blood.
What do you want? I glared at her, my eyes shining with hatred.
Cant you greet? Are you so shameless and rude that you have no respect? No wonder you were kidnapped and made to watch your child die! the woman spat.
I glared at her, the tears threatening to spill at her words.
Well, ask your son, he was there. I'm sure he knows all about it! I snapped.
Why, you She raised her hand to slap me again when Jacks voice interrupted her.
Thats enough, Mom, leave my wife alone! Jacks voice came from the kitchen.
He stepped outside, wearing an apron as he glared at his mother.
How are you feeling, Gwen? he asked me, trying to kiss me.
I pushed him away, repulsed by his touch. Once upon a time I would have wanted nothing more than to melt in his arms but not anymore.
His mother has never liked me. Mostly because I was an orphan who didn't have any big company or wealth to offer their family.
She had said I was only fit to be a breeder but even that seemed impossible now because of her son and no one would know that but blame me!
Gwen, apologize to my mother and Cara. Why didn't you greet them when you got back home? Jack asked.
I scoffed, I didn't do anything wrong so Im not apologizing. What are they doing here?
Is that how she talks to you? his mother thundered.
Oh, I have to leave. I don't want to cause problems between you both, Cara said in a pitiful voice.
Daddy, why is that bad woman yelling? a tiny voice suddenly asked across the kitchen.
I looked across the kitchen and I saw the boy. He was a replica of Jack, a chip off the old block. He was about two years old, the same time when I had gotten married to Jack.
Who what is going on here, Jack? I asked him.
And he looked me dead in the eyes and lied without a second thought.
My brother is dead, Cara is his widow and David is his child. They have to move in with us because Cara is pregnant and can't stay alone, Jack answered.
I stared at him, he was very creative with his lies.
Why is he calling you daddy? I queried.
Jack shrugged, He likes it. I'm not going to tell him to stop because it will make him unhappy.
I nodded just as he presented a steaming bowl of hot seafood.
I made you your favorite, he smiled.
I smiled bitterly, two years with him and he didn't know I was allergic to seafood.
As the steam wafted through my nose, my stomach rumbled and I heaved throwing up on the floor.
Oh my gosh, Gwen, you should have just asked me to leave. Why are you throwing up over me and my son? Cara said, sobbing.
I wiped my mouth and glared at her, Youre far from me. How did it touch you?
But Jack suddenly grabbed my arm roughly as he forced me to my knees.
Apologize to them this instant or Ill make you eat your vomit! he threatened.
Gwens Pov
I stared at Jack with broken eyes and his eyes were suddenly filled with remorse as he released me immediately.
Im sorry, Gwen, its just his apology was cut short when Cara whimpered.
Daddy, mommy is sick, Davids voice sounded.
Immediately, Jack abandoned me and ran toward Cara. He scooped her up in his arms and caressed her forehead as he whispered in her ears.
I think its the stench of the vomit, Jack, I feel so weak and I can't eat, Cara cried.
Clean that shit up! Jack barked at me as he walked away with David following them.
My mother-in-law stared at me for a second and then she hissed and walked out.
Heaving a sigh, I cleaned up the vomit and the bowl of seafood that had poured when Jacob had grabbed me.
When I was done I went upstairs to the bedroom I've shared with Jack for two years without knowing he was a monster.
Jack Velcro. I had met him on the night Cara abandoned him at the altar. He had almost killed himself by jumping off a bridge.
That night I saved him and we had sex. He was my boss and I let him because I've been working in his company for two years and I've always had a crush on him.
Maybe because he was nice to me when my parents died and he helped me plan their burial but either way he has been a very sweet soul.
When we woke up, Jack blamed himself for taking advantage of me and wanted to take responsibility for me so we had a secret court marriage.
At work everyone thinks I was just his personal assistant. His family, especially his mother, was never in support of the wedding.
And I never knew when Cara returned or when Jack started being unfaithful to me but I knew one thing she was back and he was no longer mine.
He was her puppet who would do anything to please him including hurt me and kill our baby.
I opened a file I had filed out weeks ago when I was close to delivery. It was my resignation form. I had decided I would quit work when I gave birth.
Now all I needed was to get Jack to sign these forms along with the divorce papers once they arrived.
I packed up the document and started removing all the pictures that was hanging on the wall. I gathered a box and tossed everything inside.
Then I brought out all the lavish gifts he had given me over the years and added them to the box. There was a slight knock and then Jack came inside.
Jack stared at me and the box then he frowned.
Why is the room empty and why are you packing all the gifts I've given you? he asked me.
I shook my head, I don't like them anymore. I'm giving them out.
Jack frowned, Is this because I yelled at you? I'm sorry about that. I'll buy you more gifts. But I need you to try and get along with Cara, she's my brothers wife.
I scoffed, You never told me you had a brother.
Jack hesitated and then chuckled awkwardly, Yeah, he was the black sheep of the family. Now he's dead, Im responsible for them. And I promise you, Cara means nothing to me now, I have you.
I stared at him, I desperately wanted to believe him but I already knew he was lying and that hurt.
I nodded, Fine, but I don't want her living here.
Shes going to live here, Gwen. She's got nowhere else to go. I'll tell her to come see you so you both can patch things up.
Jack smiled and wanted to kiss me but I turned so he kissed my cheeks instead. He didn't pay attention to it and quickly left.
A few minutes later the door opened and Cara walked inside. She smirked when she saw the bedroom.
Good, get rid of all your stuff. I'll be moving in soon, she said.
I nodded, I know. You can have the whole house to yourself.
Cara laughed, Oh sweetheart, you already found out that your husband is cheating on you. Do you know what Jack told me today? He said your son died for a good reason. Davids doing much better now. You should be proudyour child gave mine a future.
I sat down on the bed and stared blankly at her, I can see you're proud, Cara, enjoy my sufferings if that's what makes you happy.
I saw the happy look on Caras face dim as she glared at me.
Youre supposed to be furious, Gwen, what is wrong with you? Your husband killed your child and made you barren because I asked him to! she snapped.
Congratulations, you have him wrapped around your little finger, I hope you enjoy him, I said nonchalantly.
Cara stomped around like she was throwing a tantrum and then she grabbed me roughly.
You bitch! You're ruining my fun so Ill teach you a lesson, she smiled wickedly.
Let me go! I snapped, trying to tug my hand free.
Cara wouldn't let me go as she dragged me to the top of the stairs and just as I freed my hand she let out a loud scream.
Gwen, no! Then she rolled down the stairs.
I heard running footsteps and a few seconds later, Jack and his mother appeared at the foot of the stairs where Cara lay bleeding and lifeless.
What have you done? Jack asked with bloodshot eyes.
Gwens Pov
I stood at the top of the stairs frozen as I stared at Caras lifeless body. Davids loud cry was what brought me back to my senses.
Mommy! he screamed, holding her limp hands.
Jack stared at me like I was his enemy, If anything happens to Cara or my baby, you will wish you're dead!
Then with those words, he scooped Cara in his arms and left with David crying and trailing behind him.
His mother spat at me, I curse you, demon child!
They all left the house leaving me all alone. I sat at the top of the stairs. No one bothered to ask me if I had done it, they all concluded because thats what Cara wanted.
I was still sitting there when some guards entered the house and dragged me out roughly.
What is going on here? Let me go! I cried.
But they ignored my pleas and shoved me inside a car.
The car pulled up at the familys private hospital as they dragged me into a room. Jack appeared immediately.
Jack, what is going on? I swear I didn't
A sharp slap cut my words as I saw stars and my neck snapped to the side. I could taste the blood in my mouth as I stared at Jack.
Ive had it with you and your fucking pretense! You're a fucking bitch and I regret marrying you. You will donate blood to Cara because you pushed her, he said coldly.
I stared at him, defiance shining in my eyes as I said in an equally venomous tone.
No, I didn't push her and she's not getting my blood!
My words seemed to outrage Jack as his hands suddenly clamped around my neck and he tightened his grip.
I started struggling to breathe on the chair, clawing at his hands, my eyes bulging.
I I Breathe I stuttered, clawing his hand furiously.
Youll kill her, Mr. Velcro! the doctors voice said sharply.
Only then did Jack release me. I collapsed to the floor, gasping for breath as the air rushed back to my lungs. My eyes were wide and red as I stared at him.
You are not off the hook yet, he said coldly to me, then he turned to the doctor, Drain her, every last drop. Leave just enough to keep her alive.
That would kill her, Sir. We can take blood from the blood bank for Cara. Gwen isn't strong enough to donate blood due to what happened to her yesterday, the doctor said.
Jacks hand tightened around the mans neck as he squeezed tightly.
I pay you to do your fucking job. Now do as I've said! he snapped, tossing the doctor aside.
As he walked away his men restrained me and the doctor injected me with needles. They started draining my blood and I soon started feeling dizzy.
After losing so much blood from the traumatic event of yesterday, it was difficult to stay away. Slowly, my eyes closed and I welcomed the darkness.
I opened my eyes to a bucket of cold water being dumped on me. Shivering, I realized I was still sitting in the chair and Jack was glaring at me.
My head felt light as I tried to stand up but I ended up falling to the floor.
Are you done acting? Jack asked me.
I blinked, What do you want now, Jack? I'm cold.
He suddenly yanked me up by my hair and I cried out in pain.
Please, let me go. Have mercy, Jack, I begged.
I was too tired for more pain, I just wanted to sleep. He refused to release my hair as he glared at me.
You bitch! You sent someone to kidnap my son, right? he yelled in my face.
What are you talking about? I asked, slightly disoriented.
David is my fucking son and while you're here pretending to be dying you sent someone to kidnap him just to get back at me, he stated.
I laughed, it was a hollow laughter filled with pain as he released my hair.
You stand there and shamelessly inform me that you have a child with another woman, I said.
Cara isn't another woman. She's my true love and the mother of my son and unborn baby! You knew this, why didn't you confront me? Why try to kill an innocent child? he snapped.
My eyes glazed over as I stared at him, Innocent? Did you remember innocence when my baby died?
Cut the crap, Gwen, I know what you've done and I have evidence, he snapped.
Just then his men dragged a tattered man into the room as he pointed at me and started begging.
Please, sir, she's the one who paid me to kidnap and kill the child. I didn't know he's your child, please have mercy.
I stared at the man, shocked, Ive never seen this man in my life before.
Why do you keep lying?! Jack barked.
Im not lying. I didn't do this. I would never, you know me, I cried.
Jack dragged me furiously, his nails digging into my arm painfully.
You will admit what you've done. You will grovel and beg for forgiveness else I will teach you a lesson, he said.
I didn't do anything, I said stubbornly.
He dragged me outside to a waiting jet as he shoved me inside. When the jet was two thousand feet above ground, Jack opened the door of the jet.
Admit what you've done or Ill shove you out! he yelled.
My heart started racing as my throat clamped up and I shook my head. Jack knew I was scared of heights and now he was using it against me.
I swear I didn't do it, Jack, please have mercy! I cried.
Jack sighed, I warned you!
Then he gave me a hard shove and suddenly I was falling out of the jet, my screams echoing around me.
Gwens Pov
I was screaming and crying as my hands flared helplessly around me when suddenly I jerked up in bed and realized I had been dreaming.
Calm down, Mrs. Velcro, you're safe now, the soothing voice of the doctor sounded beside me.
I blinked, sitting up in the hospital bed as the sound of the EKG machine sounded.
The doctor was staring at me but he wasn't alone in my room. Jack, Cara, and his mother were there too.
How are you feeling? Cara asked me, sobbing.
I ignored her and turned to the doctor, What happened?
You ungrateful bitch! Jack spat, Cara saved you. When I shoved you out she threatened to kill herself if I didn't catch you. And so I did but by then you had already passed out. She's refused to leave your bedside for two days as she claimed she wouldn't leave until you wake up. And this is the thanks she gets?
My tongue felt dry as I stared at them. Then I burst into laughter until tears started rolling down my cheeks.
She set me up and almost killed me. You almost killed me, Jack, so what do you want me to do? I should give you a fucking medal? I yelled at them.
Jacks mother scoffed, You should have let her fall, Jack, maybe it would have helped bridle her tongue.
I glared at her, Yeah, he should have let me fall. Or better still he should have left me to die when he conspired to kill my baby.
The room was deathly silent as no one spoke until Jack scoffed.
Seems you're under a lot of drugs right now. Come, Cara, lets go.
Cara stared at me and held my hands tightly, as her fingers dug into my palm.
Im so sorry, Gwen, this is all my fault. Please forgive me, she cried in her fake voice.
Stop fucking acting and leave me alone! I snapped, pushing her away.
Cara stumbled and almost fell but Jack caught her swiftly.
He glared at me with so much rage I shuddered. Thank your stars, Gwen, if Cara wasn't such a nice person I would have broken every single bone in your body.
Then they left. The doctor stayed a bit longer, staring at me awkwardly.
I want to leave, I finally said.
He nodded and prepared my discharge papers.
When I arrived back home I picked up the mail that was waiting for me. It was the divorce papers, its finally arrived.
I walked inside and collected the resignation letter too. Then the next task was to get Jack to sign them without him knowing.
Jack suddenly appeared in my doorway and tossed a bag at me.
Dress up, we have a business meeting to attend, he snapped.
Why not go with Cara? I asked.
Im going with her but you're my assistant, itd be weird if you didn't show up, he answered.
I brought out the documents immediately and shoved it in his hand with a pen, flipping to the last page.
Please sign it. These are my hospital discharge papers, I lied.
Jack frowned, What the fuck is this? he flipped it over to read when he heard Caras voice.
Baby, come see how I look! she squealed excitedly.
His sour expression changed immediately as a smile suddenly blossomed on his face. He scribbled his signature in the two documents without reading them and left.
I should have been upset that he wasn't paying me any attention and had just signed those documents hurriedly but I couldn't care less.
In fact, I was happy he was distracted because at least he didn't read the contents of the documents.
I quickly got dressed in the small black dress he had gotten for me. The dress hugged my figure and made me look very beautiful, hiding all the trauma I've been through.
When I came downstairs, I saw the way Jack stared at me but the moment Cara appeared, he forgot all about me.
The drive to the event was boring as Cara kept trying to get on my nerves by bringing up all the times they've had sex in this car.
At one point, Jack got uncomfortable and told her to stop talking. He stared at me through the rearview mirror waiting for me to react but I kept pressing my phone.
I was confirming my flight ticket which was booked for tomorrow evening. I was glad, this nightmare would be over soon.
What are you doing? Who are you texting on your phone? Jack asked suddenly, grabbing my phone.
He tapped the phone and tried to unlock it but he failed.
Whats your password? he asked.
My birthday, I answered quietly.
Jack still tried but it was futile and he gave me back my phone in shame.
We finally arrived at the event and I was glad to be out of the car.
Cara melted into Jacks arms while basking in the glory of everyone calling her Mrs. Velcro.
Multiple times Jack stared at me with guilt written all over his face but I didn't care. I remained seated behind them, acting like an assistant and not his wife of two years.
The event was almost over when suddenly gunshots sounded in the hall. Chaos broke out as everyone started running and trying to hide.
Bullets flew around in the hall and the first person Jack shielded was Cara with his body. His reaction had caused me to remain standing as I stared at them when I felt a sharp sting in my side.
Gasping, I realised I've been shot. I screamed loudly, as I reached out to Jack.
Jack help I cried, groaning in pain.
Jack immediately left Cara and ran toward me, he picked me up and placed his hand on the bullet wound.
Youll be fine, Gwen, just hold on a bit, he said to me.
We were almost at the door when Cara screamed.
Jack! The baby, I can't move, she cried.
And just like that, Jack abandoned me and ran toward Cara.
He scooped her in his arms and ran toward me.
Youre strong, Gwen. Youll be fine. I cant risk Cara or the baby. Ill send someone to get you.
I watched as Jack walked out on me while Cara smirked in his arms.
He left me behind in the chaos unfolding around me without even blinking an eye.
Gwens Pov
I waited I hid behind the doors while the gunshot continued but no one came.
When I almost passed out from blood loss they finally left.
Dragging my tired body to the hospital, the doctor once again patched me up.
But when I returned home, I met Cara, David, Jack, and his mother all smiling and having dinner like they hadn't just left me to bleed out in a place filled with mobsters.
When I walked inside, Jack met my gaze and his face turned guilty.
Im so sorry, Gwen, I came back with Cara and she was in a critical condition, he said.
Yeah, critical, I said coldly.
Without another word, I marched upstairs and took the box where I had stored all our memories, and went outside with it.
I threw it inside a metal container and lit the match. I watched as the flames burned everything inside it.
My heart felt numb as I stared at everything I used to cherish over the years. But now as it burned, including my wedding picture and marriage certificate, I felt a strange sense of satisfaction.
What are you doing? Have you lost your senses? Jack snapped behind me.
He used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames but he was only able to recover a burnt part of the wedding picture and marriage certificate.
Why would you burn this? Are you crazy? he asked me.
I stared at him blankly, Im done with this marriage, Jack, I need a divorce.
Jack stared at me, his face filled with fear for just a second and then he sneered.
You can't divorce me, Gwen, you have no one. You have no money and nowhere else to go!
I stared at him and then without another word, I turned and went upstairs.
I locked my door and lay on the bed. That night Jack kept knocking on my door but I refused to open up.
He even slipped notes under my door. It was something we used to do when we were mad at each other.
Once upon a time, this would have melted my heart but ever since that bullet pierced my skin and he left me there to die, I had no heart.
In place of it was just a frozen stone that had lost everything and couldn't feel anything.
The following day I woke up filled with happiness. I will be leaving to catch my flight later this afternoon.
However as I opened my bedroom door I saw Jack standing outside the door, holding a white rose, my favorite.
Im sorry, he said softly.
His eyes were shining like the first time I had fallen in love with him.
He gave me that crooked smile that gave me butterflies and made me swoon.
But I stood still, staring at him, none of his charms having any effect on me again.
Forgive me, Gwen, I know I've neglected you a lot, he apologized.
I scoffed, What do you want, Jack?
Go out with me today. I got you a cute yellow sundress, he said, handing me a bag.
I collected the bag and sighed, Fine.
Youll love it. Its the place where we had our first date.
He left, humming happily and I shut the door. I gathered my box and received a quick text from the man who was helping me.
Darling, I hope you're ready for today. No backing out.
I sent a quick text back, Im not backing out, Ryder. I'll see you soon.
Then I arranged the three boxes that I had packaged for Jack. Today was our three-year anniversary but Im sure Jack doesn't remember.
I kept the three boxes on the bed and dressed up in the outfit he got me.
I was barely done when my door was roughly pushed open as Jack rushed in with Cara and his mother.
How could you?! Jack asked, slapping me roughly.
Before I could recover, I received two slaps from his mother that sent me sprawling to the ground filled with confusion.
You sent the mobsters yesterday just to know if I would save you? How could you be so cruel? What if Cara had gotten hurt? Jack snapped.
I don't know why you hate me this much, Gwen, if you want to kill me then go ahead but please spare my babies, Cara cried in a fake pathetic voice.
You deserve to be flogged to death, bitch! Jacks mother added.
They all hurled insults at me while I remained on the floor, not even keen on defending myself. Whats the point? They'd never believe me.
I have to go clean up the mess you've made. Stay in this house and reflect on what you've done. When Im back, Ill think of ways to punish you! Jack said.
I watched as they all left and once again, I was alone in the mansion.
I grabbed my phone and called Ryder.
Baby girl, whats wrong?
I change my mind, Ryder, release the video. Start the damage now, they never learn. I wanna watch them burn as I leave, I said in a calm voice.
Done, princess. Your cab is waiting outside, he said and hung up.
I grabbed my bag and left. A small sedan car was parked outside and I got into it.
Welcome, Mistress, the driver greeted me.
As the car drove me to the airport, I smiled happily. I was free and now Jack and his family would revel in the chaos I was about to unleash.
On the day I was supposed to give birth I was kidnapped on my way to the hospital.
At first I thought it was a rival cartel messing with my husband and trying to ruin him through me.
My baby was cut out of my womb and I screamed in pain. I was forced to watch as they smothered him with a pillow while I screamed in agony.
I almost lost my mind when they placed my lifeless baby in my arms.
ThenJack arrived with his men, guns blazing.
They shot everyone who was present in that room and rushed me to the familys private hospital.
All through the drive, Jack kept consoling me and telling me I would be alright and we would have another child.
I didn't lose my mind for the sake of my husband but by the time we arrived at the hospital, I was barely conscious and I'd lost a lot of blood.
I don't know how long I was unconscious but when I stirred awake, I overheard a conversation between my husband and his best friend and in that moment, I wished I had died.
but what you did was insane, Jack. Kidnapping your wife and killing her newborn baby, that's next level heartless, Matt said.
My heart stopped and for a moment I forgot how to breathe as my mouth dried up.
I was certain I was having a bad dream from all the painkillers the doctor injected me and not fully awake because this was insane.
But Matt continued and I realized it was no dream. I was wide awake but they had their backs to me so they couldn't see that I was awake.
When you came in guns blazing I was a bit terrified because even though you assured us it would be fake bullets I thought you'd changed your mind.
I froze, the blood drained from my face as my hands fell limply by my side.
Id never kill you, Matt, I just needed Gwen to see that I rescued her and killed all the masked men. Besides, I promised Cara I wont let anyone take away our sons place as my heir so I couldn't let Gwens son live, Jack said casually like it was just another conversation and he hadn't just admitted to killing our baby.
My chest squeezed painfully as I tried to regulate my breathing.
Jack had betrayed me and killed our son for the sake of his first love, Cara, who abandoned him at the altar two years ago.
But they weren't done talking and with each word it felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest.
But when you took her babys umbilical cord to save Caras son, you could have left Gwens baby alive and why did you have to ask the doctor to make her sterile too, Matt said quietly.
My hand instantly went to my flat stomach, that explains the severe pains I was feeling there.
Cara has a son for me who is dying! If I didn't use the cord to save David he would have died. Besides, I don't need Gwen having more children when I have Cara, Jack said coldly.
My ears were ringing. My chest rosebut the air didnt come.
I wanted to scream. Rip the IV from my arm and make him say it againto my face.
But I couldnt.
I just lay on the hospital bed, body frozen, lungs burning, eyes shut tight.
The voice that used to call me love now sounded like a stranger.
I don't know, Man, I just think what you did was pretty messed up. You killed Gwens son with your bare hands and made her watch. What do you think she'd do if she finds out?!
My hand moved before I told it to. Just a flickpointless, pathetic. Like my body still believed there was something left to fight for. But it was too late. My baby was gone. And Jack made sure of it.
Dont start this shit with me, Matt, I told you the plan from the start. I did everything so Gwen would believe and see with her eyes. Cara is my one true love and she ran away on our wedding day because she was pregnant, she fucking panicked! If Gwen ever finds out she can't do shit. She's a fucking orphan who doesn't have anyone except me, Jack barked.
Stop yelling before you wake her up! Matt hissed softly
Shes pumped full of painkillers. The doctor says she's not supposed to wake up until midnight, Jack said.
My eyes slowly opened as I watched them still talking and walking out of my hospital room.
I need to check up on Cara and my son, Jack said.
When they were gone, I sat up on the bed with so much force, my head throbbed and my body ached.
Then I broke down into hot bitter tears as I ran my hands over my stomach and the memories of my son dying before my eyes flashed in my face.
How could Jack do this to me? What have I ever done to deserve this? All Ive ever done is love him and this is the thanks I get.
He made me carry my child to full-term and then he killed my baby and made me barren.
All for the sake of the woman who abandoned him and made him almost commit suicide if I hadn't saved him on that bridge that night.
Jack was right about one thing I was an orphan.
But I wasn't powerless.
I took out my phone and dialed the number I've not called in two years. The call connected immediately.
Darling, to what do I owe this honor? a smooth voice filled the receiver.
I will accept your proposal only if you help me, I said in a calm voice as I clenched the phone, my knuckles turning white.
Have you finally come to your senses darling? Anything you want, just name it, a voice said over the phone.
I closed my eyes, breathing calmly as I whispered, Help me destroy Jack Velcro and his family. Then Ill marry you.
Oh darling, that's my favorite pastime. When should I come pick you up?
Seven days. I need to tidy things up here, I answered and hung up.
In seven days I will be gone and so help me God Ill make sure Jack and everyone who hurt me pays in a hundredfold.
Gwens Pov
Jack didn't return that night and I didn't stop crying. I tossed around on the bed as the pain from the surgery of losing my baby and my womb clashed into me.
I desperately wished I could die right now. But I knew if I did, my sons death would not be avenged.
No, I would remain strong and pay them all for what they did to me.
By morning, I had stopped crying and my heart had become numb. I lay frozen staring up at the ceiling as the doctor came to take my vitals.
How do you feel? the doctor asked me.
Can I go now? I queried.
The doctor was surprised as he quickly discharged me. I called a random lawyer I had found online.
Id like to file for a divorce, I stated.
Ill send you the form to fill in and you'll get the official paperwork in three days, the lawyer informed me.
After I hung up, the doctor showed up again with my driver.
Mrs. Velcro, your husband asked the driver to bring you home. He's preparing your favorites, the doctor said, smiling.
I wanted to rip out his teeth and ask him why he removed my womb without my consent but I knew the man was most likely threatened.
I forced out a smile, Thank you.
Then I left the hospital with the driver. When I arrived back at the mansion I've lived with Jack for two years, I stumbled upon an unexpected scene.
There, lounging on the couch was Cara dressed in a beautiful red dress that looked expensive. Her small baby bump was showing and my mother-in-law was doting on her.
My heart squeezed painfully as I realized she was pregnant for my husband and now she was in my house.
Cara caught my eye and spoke immediately, Thank you for the kind offer, Mrs. Velcro, but I can't live here. I don't want to make Jacks wife uncomfortable.
My mother-in-law snapped immediately, That orphaned bitch?! She has no say in this family. I don't know why my son is still married to her when he ought to throw her barren ass out.
Her words were like acid but having heard what I heard yesterday they just felt like ice water.
I stared at them and then went upstairs. But I had barely made it halfway when someone grabbed my hair.
Ow! I exclaimed, whirling around, my scalp on fire.
You stupid girl! my mother-in-law snarled and slapped me so hard, I tasted blood.
What do you want? I glared at her, my eyes shining with hatred.
Cant you greet? Are you so shameless and rude that you have no respect? No wonder you were kidnapped and made to watch your child die! the woman spat.
I glared at her, the tears threatening to spill at her words.
Well, ask your son, he was there. I'm sure he knows all about it! I snapped.
Why, you She raised her hand to slap me again when Jacks voice interrupted her.
Thats enough, Mom, leave my wife alone! Jacks voice came from the kitchen.
He stepped outside, wearing an apron as he glared at his mother.
How are you feeling, Gwen? he asked me, trying to kiss me.
I pushed him away, repulsed by his touch. Once upon a time I would have wanted nothing more than to melt in his arms but not anymore.
His mother has never liked me. Mostly because I was an orphan who didn't have any big company or wealth to offer their family.
She had said I was only fit to be a breeder but even that seemed impossible now because of her son and no one would know that but blame me!
Gwen, apologize to my mother and Cara. Why didn't you greet them when you got back home? Jack asked.
I scoffed, I didn't do anything wrong so Im not apologizing. What are they doing here?
Is that how she talks to you? his mother thundered.
Oh, I have to leave. I don't want to cause problems between you both, Cara said in a pitiful voice.
Daddy, why is that bad woman yelling? a tiny voice suddenly asked across the kitchen.
I looked across the kitchen and I saw the boy. He was a replica of Jack, a chip off the old block. He was about two years old, the same time when I had gotten married to Jack.
Who what is going on here, Jack? I asked him.
And he looked me dead in the eyes and lied without a second thought.
My brother is dead, Cara is his widow and David is his child. They have to move in with us because Cara is pregnant and can't stay alone, Jack answered.
I stared at him, he was very creative with his lies.
Why is he calling you daddy? I queried.
Jack shrugged, He likes it. I'm not going to tell him to stop because it will make him unhappy.
I nodded just as he presented a steaming bowl of hot seafood.
I made you your favorite, he smiled.
I smiled bitterly, two years with him and he didn't know I was allergic to seafood.
As the steam wafted through my nose, my stomach rumbled and I heaved throwing up on the floor.
Oh my gosh, Gwen, you should have just asked me to leave. Why are you throwing up over me and my son? Cara said, sobbing.
I wiped my mouth and glared at her, Youre far from me. How did it touch you?
But Jack suddenly grabbed my arm roughly as he forced me to my knees.
Apologize to them this instant or Ill make you eat your vomit! he threatened.
Gwens Pov
I stared at Jack with broken eyes and his eyes were suddenly filled with remorse as he released me immediately.
Im sorry, Gwen, its just his apology was cut short when Cara whimpered.
Daddy, mommy is sick, Davids voice sounded.
Immediately, Jack abandoned me and ran toward Cara. He scooped her up in his arms and caressed her forehead as he whispered in her ears.
I think its the stench of the vomit, Jack, I feel so weak and I can't eat, Cara cried.
Clean that shit up! Jack barked at me as he walked away with David following them.
My mother-in-law stared at me for a second and then she hissed and walked out.
Heaving a sigh, I cleaned up the vomit and the bowl of seafood that had poured when Jacob had grabbed me.
When I was done I went upstairs to the bedroom I've shared with Jack for two years without knowing he was a monster.
Jack Velcro. I had met him on the night Cara abandoned him at the altar. He had almost killed himself by jumping off a bridge.
That night I saved him and we had sex. He was my boss and I let him because I've been working in his company for two years and I've always had a crush on him.
Maybe because he was nice to me when my parents died and he helped me plan their burial but either way he has been a very sweet soul.
When we woke up, Jack blamed himself for taking advantage of me and wanted to take responsibility for me so we had a secret court marriage.
At work everyone thinks I was just his personal assistant. His family, especially his mother, was never in support of the wedding.
And I never knew when Cara returned or when Jack started being unfaithful to me but I knew one thing she was back and he was no longer mine.
He was her puppet who would do anything to please him including hurt me and kill our baby.
I opened a file I had filed out weeks ago when I was close to delivery. It was my resignation form. I had decided I would quit work when I gave birth.
Now all I needed was to get Jack to sign these forms along with the divorce papers once they arrived.
I packed up the document and started removing all the pictures that was hanging on the wall. I gathered a box and tossed everything inside.
Then I brought out all the lavish gifts he had given me over the years and added them to the box. There was a slight knock and then Jack came inside.
Jack stared at me and the box then he frowned.
Why is the room empty and why are you packing all the gifts I've given you? he asked me.
I shook my head, I don't like them anymore. I'm giving them out.
Jack frowned, Is this because I yelled at you? I'm sorry about that. I'll buy you more gifts. But I need you to try and get along with Cara, she's my brothers wife.
I scoffed, You never told me you had a brother.
Jack hesitated and then chuckled awkwardly, Yeah, he was the black sheep of the family. Now he's dead, Im responsible for them. And I promise you, Cara means nothing to me now, I have you.
I stared at him, I desperately wanted to believe him but I already knew he was lying and that hurt.
I nodded, Fine, but I don't want her living here.
Shes going to live here, Gwen. She's got nowhere else to go. I'll tell her to come see you so you both can patch things up.
Jack smiled and wanted to kiss me but I turned so he kissed my cheeks instead. He didn't pay attention to it and quickly left.
A few minutes later the door opened and Cara walked inside. She smirked when she saw the bedroom.
Good, get rid of all your stuff. I'll be moving in soon, she said.
I nodded, I know. You can have the whole house to yourself.
Cara laughed, Oh sweetheart, you already found out that your husband is cheating on you. Do you know what Jack told me today? He said your son died for a good reason. Davids doing much better now. You should be proudyour child gave mine a future.
I sat down on the bed and stared blankly at her, I can see you're proud, Cara, enjoy my sufferings if that's what makes you happy.
I saw the happy look on Caras face dim as she glared at me.
Youre supposed to be furious, Gwen, what is wrong with you? Your husband killed your child and made you barren because I asked him to! she snapped.
Congratulations, you have him wrapped around your little finger, I hope you enjoy him, I said nonchalantly.
Cara stomped around like she was throwing a tantrum and then she grabbed me roughly.
You bitch! You're ruining my fun so Ill teach you a lesson, she smiled wickedly.
Let me go! I snapped, trying to tug my hand free.
Cara wouldn't let me go as she dragged me to the top of the stairs and just as I freed my hand she let out a loud scream.
Gwen, no! Then she rolled down the stairs.
I heard running footsteps and a few seconds later, Jack and his mother appeared at the foot of the stairs where Cara lay bleeding and lifeless.
What have you done? Jack asked with bloodshot eyes.
Gwens Pov
I stood at the top of the stairs frozen as I stared at Caras lifeless body. Davids loud cry was what brought me back to my senses.
Mommy! he screamed, holding her limp hands.
Jack stared at me like I was his enemy, If anything happens to Cara or my baby, you will wish you're dead!
Then with those words, he scooped Cara in his arms and left with David crying and trailing behind him.
His mother spat at me, I curse you, demon child!
They all left the house leaving me all alone. I sat at the top of the stairs. No one bothered to ask me if I had done it, they all concluded because thats what Cara wanted.
I was still sitting there when some guards entered the house and dragged me out roughly.
What is going on here? Let me go! I cried.
But they ignored my pleas and shoved me inside a car.
The car pulled up at the familys private hospital as they dragged me into a room. Jack appeared immediately.
Jack, what is going on? I swear I didn't
A sharp slap cut my words as I saw stars and my neck snapped to the side. I could taste the blood in my mouth as I stared at Jack.
Ive had it with you and your fucking pretense! You're a fucking bitch and I regret marrying you. You will donate blood to Cara because you pushed her, he said coldly.
I stared at him, defiance shining in my eyes as I said in an equally venomous tone.
No, I didn't push her and she's not getting my blood!
My words seemed to outrage Jack as his hands suddenly clamped around my neck and he tightened his grip.
I started struggling to breathe on the chair, clawing at his hands, my eyes bulging.
I I Breathe I stuttered, clawing his hand furiously.
Youll kill her, Mr. Velcro! the doctors voice said sharply.
Only then did Jack release me. I collapsed to the floor, gasping for breath as the air rushed back to my lungs. My eyes were wide and red as I stared at him.
You are not off the hook yet, he said coldly to me, then he turned to the doctor, Drain her, every last drop. Leave just enough to keep her alive.
That would kill her, Sir. We can take blood from the blood bank for Cara. Gwen isn't strong enough to donate blood due to what happened to her yesterday, the doctor said.
Jacks hand tightened around the mans neck as he squeezed tightly.
I pay you to do your fucking job. Now do as I've said! he snapped, tossing the doctor aside.
As he walked away his men restrained me and the doctor injected me with needles. They started draining my blood and I soon started feeling dizzy.
After losing so much blood from the traumatic event of yesterday, it was difficult to stay away. Slowly, my eyes closed and I welcomed the darkness.
I opened my eyes to a bucket of cold water being dumped on me. Shivering, I realized I was still sitting in the chair and Jack was glaring at me.
My head felt light as I tried to stand up but I ended up falling to the floor.
Are you done acting? Jack asked me.
I blinked, What do you want now, Jack? I'm cold.
He suddenly yanked me up by my hair and I cried out in pain.
Please, let me go. Have mercy, Jack, I begged.
I was too tired for more pain, I just wanted to sleep. He refused to release my hair as he glared at me.
You bitch! You sent someone to kidnap my son, right? he yelled in my face.
What are you talking about? I asked, slightly disoriented.
David is my fucking son and while you're here pretending to be dying you sent someone to kidnap him just to get back at me, he stated.
I laughed, it was a hollow laughter filled with pain as he released my hair.
You stand there and shamelessly inform me that you have a child with another woman, I said.
Cara isn't another woman. She's my true love and the mother of my son and unborn baby! You knew this, why didn't you confront me? Why try to kill an innocent child? he snapped.
My eyes glazed over as I stared at him, Innocent? Did you remember innocence when my baby died?
Cut the crap, Gwen, I know what you've done and I have evidence, he snapped.
Just then his men dragged a tattered man into the room as he pointed at me and started begging.
Please, sir, she's the one who paid me to kidnap and kill the child. I didn't know he's your child, please have mercy.
I stared at the man, shocked, Ive never seen this man in my life before.
Why do you keep lying?! Jack barked.
Im not lying. I didn't do this. I would never, you know me, I cried.
Jack dragged me furiously, his nails digging into my arm painfully.
You will admit what you've done. You will grovel and beg for forgiveness else I will teach you a lesson, he said.
I didn't do anything, I said stubbornly.
He dragged me outside to a waiting jet as he shoved me inside. When the jet was two thousand feet above ground, Jack opened the door of the jet.
Admit what you've done or Ill shove you out! he yelled.
My heart started racing as my throat clamped up and I shook my head. Jack knew I was scared of heights and now he was using it against me.
I swear I didn't do it, Jack, please have mercy! I cried.
Jack sighed, I warned you!
Then he gave me a hard shove and suddenly I was falling out of the jet, my screams echoing around me.
Gwens Pov
I was screaming and crying as my hands flared helplessly around me when suddenly I jerked up in bed and realized I had been dreaming.
Calm down, Mrs. Velcro, you're safe now, the soothing voice of the doctor sounded beside me.
I blinked, sitting up in the hospital bed as the sound of the EKG machine sounded.
The doctor was staring at me but he wasn't alone in my room. Jack, Cara, and his mother were there too.
How are you feeling? Cara asked me, sobbing.
I ignored her and turned to the doctor, What happened?
You ungrateful bitch! Jack spat, Cara saved you. When I shoved you out she threatened to kill herself if I didn't catch you. And so I did but by then you had already passed out. She's refused to leave your bedside for two days as she claimed she wouldn't leave until you wake up. And this is the thanks she gets?
My tongue felt dry as I stared at them. Then I burst into laughter until tears started rolling down my cheeks.
She set me up and almost killed me. You almost killed me, Jack, so what do you want me to do? I should give you a fucking medal? I yelled at them.
Jacks mother scoffed, You should have let her fall, Jack, maybe it would have helped bridle her tongue.
I glared at her, Yeah, he should have let me fall. Or better still he should have left me to die when he conspired to kill my baby.
The room was deathly silent as no one spoke until Jack scoffed.
Seems you're under a lot of drugs right now. Come, Cara, lets go.
Cara stared at me and held my hands tightly, as her fingers dug into my palm.
Im so sorry, Gwen, this is all my fault. Please forgive me, she cried in her fake voice.
Stop fucking acting and leave me alone! I snapped, pushing her away.
Cara stumbled and almost fell but Jack caught her swiftly.
He glared at me with so much rage I shuddered. Thank your stars, Gwen, if Cara wasn't such a nice person I would have broken every single bone in your body.
Then they left. The doctor stayed a bit longer, staring at me awkwardly.
I want to leave, I finally said.
He nodded and prepared my discharge papers.
When I arrived back home I picked up the mail that was waiting for me. It was the divorce papers, its finally arrived.
I walked inside and collected the resignation letter too. Then the next task was to get Jack to sign them without him knowing.
Jack suddenly appeared in my doorway and tossed a bag at me.
Dress up, we have a business meeting to attend, he snapped.
Why not go with Cara? I asked.
Im going with her but you're my assistant, itd be weird if you didn't show up, he answered.
I brought out the documents immediately and shoved it in his hand with a pen, flipping to the last page.
Please sign it. These are my hospital discharge papers, I lied.
Jack frowned, What the fuck is this? he flipped it over to read when he heard Caras voice.
Baby, come see how I look! she squealed excitedly.
His sour expression changed immediately as a smile suddenly blossomed on his face. He scribbled his signature in the two documents without reading them and left.
I should have been upset that he wasn't paying me any attention and had just signed those documents hurriedly but I couldn't care less.
In fact, I was happy he was distracted because at least he didn't read the contents of the documents.
I quickly got dressed in the small black dress he had gotten for me. The dress hugged my figure and made me look very beautiful, hiding all the trauma I've been through.
When I came downstairs, I saw the way Jack stared at me but the moment Cara appeared, he forgot all about me.
The drive to the event was boring as Cara kept trying to get on my nerves by bringing up all the times they've had sex in this car.
At one point, Jack got uncomfortable and told her to stop talking. He stared at me through the rearview mirror waiting for me to react but I kept pressing my phone.
I was confirming my flight ticket which was booked for tomorrow evening. I was glad, this nightmare would be over soon.
What are you doing? Who are you texting on your phone? Jack asked suddenly, grabbing my phone.
He tapped the phone and tried to unlock it but he failed.
Whats your password? he asked.
My birthday, I answered quietly.
Jack still tried but it was futile and he gave me back my phone in shame.
We finally arrived at the event and I was glad to be out of the car.
Cara melted into Jacks arms while basking in the glory of everyone calling her Mrs. Velcro.
Multiple times Jack stared at me with guilt written all over his face but I didn't care. I remained seated behind them, acting like an assistant and not his wife of two years.
The event was almost over when suddenly gunshots sounded in the hall. Chaos broke out as everyone started running and trying to hide.
Bullets flew around in the hall and the first person Jack shielded was Cara with his body. His reaction had caused me to remain standing as I stared at them when I felt a sharp sting in my side.
Gasping, I realised I've been shot. I screamed loudly, as I reached out to Jack.
Jack help I cried, groaning in pain.
Jack immediately left Cara and ran toward me, he picked me up and placed his hand on the bullet wound.
Youll be fine, Gwen, just hold on a bit, he said to me.
We were almost at the door when Cara screamed.
Jack! The baby, I can't move, she cried.
And just like that, Jack abandoned me and ran toward Cara.
He scooped her in his arms and ran toward me.
Youre strong, Gwen. Youll be fine. I cant risk Cara or the baby. Ill send someone to get you.
I watched as Jack walked out on me while Cara smirked in his arms.
He left me behind in the chaos unfolding around me without even blinking an eye.
Gwens Pov
I waited I hid behind the doors while the gunshot continued but no one came.
When I almost passed out from blood loss they finally left.
Dragging my tired body to the hospital, the doctor once again patched me up.
But when I returned home, I met Cara, David, Jack, and his mother all smiling and having dinner like they hadn't just left me to bleed out in a place filled with mobsters.
When I walked inside, Jack met my gaze and his face turned guilty.
Im so sorry, Gwen, I came back with Cara and she was in a critical condition, he said.
Yeah, critical, I said coldly.
Without another word, I marched upstairs and took the box where I had stored all our memories, and went outside with it.
I threw it inside a metal container and lit the match. I watched as the flames burned everything inside it.
My heart felt numb as I stared at everything I used to cherish over the years. But now as it burned, including my wedding picture and marriage certificate, I felt a strange sense of satisfaction.
What are you doing? Have you lost your senses? Jack snapped behind me.
He used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames but he was only able to recover a burnt part of the wedding picture and marriage certificate.
Why would you burn this? Are you crazy? he asked me.
I stared at him blankly, Im done with this marriage, Jack, I need a divorce.
Jack stared at me, his face filled with fear for just a second and then he sneered.
You can't divorce me, Gwen, you have no one. You have no money and nowhere else to go!
I stared at him and then without another word, I turned and went upstairs.
I locked my door and lay on the bed. That night Jack kept knocking on my door but I refused to open up.
He even slipped notes under my door. It was something we used to do when we were mad at each other.
Once upon a time, this would have melted my heart but ever since that bullet pierced my skin and he left me there to die, I had no heart.
In place of it was just a frozen stone that had lost everything and couldn't feel anything.
The following day I woke up filled with happiness. I will be leaving to catch my flight later this afternoon.
However as I opened my bedroom door I saw Jack standing outside the door, holding a white rose, my favorite.
Im sorry, he said softly.
His eyes were shining like the first time I had fallen in love with him.
He gave me that crooked smile that gave me butterflies and made me swoon.
But I stood still, staring at him, none of his charms having any effect on me again.
Forgive me, Gwen, I know I've neglected you a lot, he apologized.
I scoffed, What do you want, Jack?
Go out with me today. I got you a cute yellow sundress, he said, handing me a bag.
I collected the bag and sighed, Fine.
Youll love it. Its the place where we had our first date.
He left, humming happily and I shut the door. I gathered my box and received a quick text from the man who was helping me.
Darling, I hope you're ready for today. No backing out.
I sent a quick text back, Im not backing out, Ryder. I'll see you soon.
Then I arranged the three boxes that I had packaged for Jack. Today was our three-year anniversary but Im sure Jack doesn't remember.
I kept the three boxes on the bed and dressed up in the outfit he got me.
I was barely done when my door was roughly pushed open as Jack rushed in with Cara and his mother.
How could you?! Jack asked, slapping me roughly.
Before I could recover, I received two slaps from his mother that sent me sprawling to the ground filled with confusion.
You sent the mobsters yesterday just to know if I would save you? How could you be so cruel? What if Cara had gotten hurt? Jack snapped.
I don't know why you hate me this much, Gwen, if you want to kill me then go ahead but please spare my babies, Cara cried in a fake pathetic voice.
You deserve to be flogged to death, bitch! Jacks mother added.
They all hurled insults at me while I remained on the floor, not even keen on defending myself. Whats the point? They'd never believe me.
I have to go clean up the mess you've made. Stay in this house and reflect on what you've done. When Im back, Ill think of ways to punish you! Jack said.
I watched as they all left and once again, I was alone in the mansion.
I grabbed my phone and called Ryder.
Baby girl, whats wrong?
I change my mind, Ryder, release the video. Start the damage now, they never learn. I wanna watch them burn as I leave, I said in a calm voice.
Done, princess. Your cab is waiting outside, he said and hung up.
I grabbed my bag and left. A small sedan car was parked outside and I got into it.
Welcome, Mistress, the driver greeted me.
As the car drove me to the airport, I smiled happily. I was free and now Jack and his family would revel in the chaos I was about to unleash.
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