Chapter 62
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years older than her. At first, he just saw her as a little sister, the same as Minnie.
But Tatiana was stubborn. She told everyone she was going to marry him, to be his bride. She said it so often that it sparked a rebellious streak in him.
To escape her, he skipped grades and transferred schools, putting distance between them.
But Tatiana stuck to him, and miraculously clawed her way from being a terrible student to catch up with him, following him like a shadow.
Gradually, everyone around them assumed he would marry her. Even Grandpa started to consider an engagement.
His annoyance climbed to its peak.
Then came the kidnapping. She had tried to take Bianca’s place, setting him up and climbing into his bed. This crossed his line. He couldn’t tolerate it anymore and had her thrown into the rehab center.
Now, it seemed she’d learned her lesson. She no longer said she loved him. She was scared of him, feared him, and wanted nothing more than to be far away. Even living under the same roof, she showed no trace of happiness.
This was the result he had wanted. But for some reason, a strange, persistent irritation grew in his heart.
Soon, the family doctor arrived.
He had specifically requested a female doctor.
Her name was Annie. She and Jasper were old friends who had recently returned to the country after finishing her studies. She came immediately. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn.net
“Are you sick? ”
Jasper pointed to the person on the sofa. “Take a look at her p>
Annie was shocked. “You actually have a woman in your house p>
Jasper was famously a germaphobe, especially about his own space. Almost no one was allowed
inside.
“Don’t ask p>
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Annie assessed Tatiana’s condition. Her expression changed, and she immediately began her examination.
Jasper looked away, turning his back to them.
Suddenly, he heard a sharp gasp from behind him.
“Jasper p>
It was the first time Annie had ever used his full name. Her voice was trembling.
“You need to see this! ”
Jasper turned. He was about to speak, but he looked down, and his gaze froze.
He saw that Tatiana’s body, now exposed, was covered in scars.
They were layered one on top of the other–knife wounds, whip marks, burns, and countless tiny, overlapping cuts, covering her entire back.
Her skin was so pale that it made the scars look even more horrific. It looked as if a butcher had systematically ruined a perfect canvas.
Annie’s voice shook. “This is abuse! Pure and simple! Who did this? They’re a fucking monster p>
The loud voice woke Tatiana.
Her closed eyes slowly opened.
Jasper took a step forward. “Tatiana p>
Her blurry vision cleared. When she saw his handsome face so close, her skin crawled, and she instinctively tried to get away.
“Don’t move!” he ordered, gripping her shoulder.
She looked down and suddenly realized she was only in her underwear. She screamed, crossing her arms to cover herself. “Don’t come near me p>
Annie quickly threw a coat over her. “It’s okay, don’t be afraid. I’m a doctor. I was just examining you p>
But Tatiana couldn’t calm down. She kept scrambling backward, trying to jump off the sofa and
run.
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Her body was too weak. She couldn’t move.
Seeing her extreme reaction, Jasper ignored her struggles, held her shoulders firmly, and looked her straight in the eye. “Who did this? ”
Her struggles stopped. She stared at him, dazed.
“Who did this to you? Answer me p>
She didn’t realize how terrifying his expression was, his voice sharp with accusation.
Tatiana’s head, which had been bowed, slowly lifted. Her red–rimmed eyes stared at him. She said, word by word, “How… could you not know p>
Jasper frowned deeply. “What do you mean p>
She pushed his hands away and slowly put her clothes back on, covering the scars. “It’s all in the past,” she said in a low voice.
Annie, sensing the tense atmosphere, didn’t dare speak. It was obvious this girl had suffered severe abuse, and it sounded like Jasper was involved.
Christ! He’s not human!
“These injuries… did they happen at the rehab center p>
A bitter smile touched her lips. Her voice was flat. “I fell p>
With that, she struggled to push herself up from the sofa and slowly walked back to her room.
Jasper stared at her back, his face grim, his hands clenched at his sides.
Annie whispered, “Those weren’t from a fall. They were inflicted by someone. And some of them are old… not recent p>
With every word, Jasper’s expression grew darker.
Annie didn’t dare say any more, swallowing the last part: “And there’s something wrong her breathing p>
She wasn’t sure yet, so she kept quiet.
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In the room, Tatiana was coughing, a wracking cough, as if she were trying to expel her lungs.
Her palm was slick with warm blood.
She stared at it for a long time, then blankly washed it away. She found the cheap packet of pills
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and swallowed a handful.
Maybe they helped, maybe they didn’t. Maybe she was just lying to herself.
Jasper couldn’t forget the scars on her back. Every time he closed his eyes, that image would flash in his mind, and his hands would clench.
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Even in Darkness. She chose to Rise
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.