I Won't Let This Go Unpunished

Day Seventy-Four…

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Nathan's grip on Jane's hand tightened as he listened to her. He silently blamed himself for everything she had gone through. He thought Vincent targeted Jane because of his resentment toward Nathan and the Sparks Family.

Vincent's identity as the Leader of the King Stallion Mafia was another shocking revelation. Nathan felt the need to protect the people he loved. Vincent was capable of hurting them. He led a powerful organization.

"Nate… do you hate me now?" Jane asked him, looking straight into his eyes.

Nathan shook his head vehemently and replied, "Of course not. Why would I hate you? You are the victim here. I think… you experienced all of that because of me. It's me whom you should be hating. Do you regret meeting me? Do you regret becoming my online friend? Do you regret… liking me?"