Chapter 46

Alex POV:

As I gazed upon Jenny, her eyes scanning the document with rapt attention, a subtle smile crept onto my face. She was going to be mine, a pawn in my game of control. I thought of Grandpa, his wise words echoing in my mind - I was breaking my promise to him and repeating the same mistake. But this time, it was different. This time, I was in control.

I would keep Jenny for a while, until I had achieved my goals. Then, I would discard her, like a worn-out toy. It was a necessary evil, a means to an end. I needed to protect myself, to shield myself from the pain of the past.

I looked at Jenny, her brow furrowed in concentration. I reached out, gently tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear. The softness of her skin was a stark contrast to the cold calculation in my heart.

"Are you done?" I asked, my voice laced with a tired stress. The weight of my exhaustion threatened to consume me, but I pushed on. I needed sleep, needed to recharge for the challenges ahead.