Chapter 7

Filled with complex and jumbled emotions, I caught up with Felicity. After dinner, she reluctantly waved goodbye.

Looking at her gentle face, my heart no longer felt cold, instantly warming up.

Once I fully recover, I want to give us both a chance.

With this thought, all the gloom vanished completely. I headed home in high spirits, but just as I opened the door, a strong hand yanked me inside.

When I came to my senses, I realized there were two strangers in the house besides me.

Jaxon was sitting on the couch holding Jade, seemingly waiting for me to come home.

I quickly and discreetly unlocked my phone. Thankfully, I had just finished talking to Felicity, so I could call her with just one tap.

As soon as I dialed, two burly men approached me, reaching out to grab me. Without thinking, I engaged in a fight with them.

But they came prepared, knowing my capabilities well. I was quickly overpowered and immobilized.

"Jade, what exactly do you want?"