Jas and Arabella exchanged surprised glances. anwhile, Edith and Callum wondered if they had actually known each other for a long ti. This was the first ti they had seen Jas look at soone differently than usual. They grew increasingly suspicious that there was a special connection between Jas and Arabella, but they had always kept it a secret.
"How did you get here?" Jas asked in a surprised tone.
"I actually wanted to ask you a question. How do you know Callum?" Arabella replied, also surprised.
"Because I’ve been friends with Callum for a long ti."
Callum couldn’t contain his curiosity any longer. He looked at his two friends with a smirk. "Do you actually know each other?"
A confident smile spread across his handso face. "Arabella is my ex-girlfriend."
"What?!" Edith and Callum scread in unison.
"Sorry, I didn’t tell you guys before."
"Actually, there’s no need to tell them about our relationship. Besides, we broke up a long ti ago," Arabella concluded, looking away nervously.
The atmosphere in the living room was growing increasingly awkward. Callum was supposed to be taking his family for a stroll through the mall, but now he was having to greet two uninvited guests who were looking awkward with each other. He wanted to kick them both out at once, as they were ruining the atmosphere.
"Why don’t you two sit down first?" Edith suggested, holding her fiancé’s hand tightly.
Now Jas and Arabella sat awkwardly next to each other. Edith was certain that their relationship must have been strained in the past because of Cliff. Therefore, now was the ti to gather everyone who held a grudge against Cliff.
"By the way, did I co at a wrong ti?" Jas asked nervously.
"No. In fact, you ca just in ti because we happened to be discussing our revenge mission to destroy my family and Edith’s."
Jas pointed at Arabella shakily. "Are you sure you want to let Arabella join our team? Can you trust her?"
"She has repented and wants to join us. You don’t need to be afraid of her."
"If you are not comfortable with my presence now, you can tell Callum directly," Arabella replied coldly.
"Actually, I feel fine. I don’t mind if you want to et them."
"Co on, it’s best if you two don’t fight. Instead of arguing, how about we continue our conversation?" Edith chuckled, wrapping her arms around her fiancé’s arm tightly to diffuse the awkward atmosphere.
"So, have you found what I asked for earlier, Jas?" Callum asked with a serious look.
Jas nodded. "I found soone who was aware of the accident. Unfortunately, they can’t provide us with an investigation report because all the evidence has been destroyed."
"Did he tell the perpetrator?"
"He only said the perpetrator was from the King’s Group. He said he often saw the perpetrator whenever there was news about the King’s Group."
Callum nodded, clenching his fists tightly. "The perpetrator is indeed from my family. He’s been targeting all along. Because of , Edith was affected too."
"No, Callum. This isn’t your fault. It’s our family who hasn’t wanted us to be happy."
"Cliff actually told before, Callum. He told to marry you so he could steal your twins," Arabella said, looking at the twins still playing gas.
"Then, what else did he say to you?"
"Actually, I was already starting to suspect sothing he said earlier. He said that if he succeeded in his mission to capture your twins, he would marry . But now, he’s betraying ."
"Why do you still hope to marry him, Arabella?" Jas suddenly asked sharply, making Arabella a little scared.
"Jas, actually I–"
"I think we should talk after this."
Callum deliberately chuckled again to divert the awkward conversation. "Arabella, so you really don’t want to steal my twins anymore, do you?"
"If I really did it, I’d rather disappear from this world. Instead, I want your twins to be good friends with my child."
Edith let out a weak breath. "Speaking of which, does Cliff know you suddenly betrayed him? I’m worried you’ll be his target now."
"He also betrayed first. That’s why I decided to betray him and side with you."
"You better be careful from now on. Wherever you go, don’t go alone," Callum suggested.
Jas stared at his ex-lover coldly. "Maybe I can protect her from now on."
Arabella widened her eyes as she stared at Jas, who looked so charming. Her jaw felt tight, as she hadn’t seen him act this kindly towards her in a long ti.
"Thank goodness you still care about your ex."
"I actually protected her because I didn’t want anyone else to get hurt." Jas stared at Arabella coldly. "Especially soone I’ve been involved with."
"Why don’t you two talk first? My family and I actually want to take a vacation today." Callum put his arm around his fiancée’s shoulder haughtily.
"Okay, I’ll take Arabella out for a walk with too."
*****
Jas took Arabella for a walk in a city park. Jas was still very awkward about eting his ex-girlfriend in person, especially since she had been acting up lately. What upset him most was the rumor that she had slept with other n multiple tis. Every ti he imagined her sleeping with Cliff, he felt like vomiting.
"How have you been?" Jas asked, looking around the garden.
"I’m not okay."
"Is it because Cliff dumped you?" Jas paused for a mont. "I told you before. Never ss with that guy."
"Now it’s useless for you to warn . I’m pregnant!"
Hearing this devastating news shattered Jas’ heart. However, he remained strong, as he hadn’t been in touch with Arabella for a long ti.
"I knew you’d be pregnant because you’re always sleeping with that man. I hope your baby will be born healthy."
"Thank you for your prayers, Jas." Arabella took another nervous step.
Due to her nervousness, she accidentally tripped on a rock, nearly falling. Fortunately, Jas caught her.
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